VIRGINIA A musical play in 2 acts, 15 scenes; Music by Arthur Schwartz: Lyrics by Albert Stillman: Book by Owen Davis and Lawrence Stallings Opened Center Theatre 2 September, 1937 (60 perfs) SYNOPSIS When Fortesque of Drury Lane comes to America in 1775 with a company of London actors, he also brings with him a letter for General Washington. The loyalists attempt to prevent the letter's delivery but Fortesque quietly passes it to his leading lady, Sylvia Lawrence who, in turn, passes it on to Colonel Richard Fairfax, her American admirer. Although the British seize Fairfax he manages to get the letter through. MUSICAL NUMBERS: Virginia We Had To Rehearse An Old Flames Never Dies Send One Angel Down My Bridal Gown Good and Lucky It's Our Duty To Meet the King If You Were Somebody Else Goodbye, Jonah My Heart Is Dancing Meet Me At the Fair Why Must I Play the Lady? You And I Know Fee-Fie-Fum I'll Be Sittin' In De Lap O' De Lord
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