Lady, Be Good (musical)

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Lady, Be Good
Music	George Gershwin
Lyrics	Ira Gershwin
Book	Guy Bolton
Productions	1924 Broadway 1928 Film 1941 Film

Lady, Be Good (title sometimes presented with an exclamation point) is the title of a Broadway musical play that was written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, featured music by George and Ira Gershwin. It debuted in 1924.

It is a musical comedy about a brother and his sister who are out of money and each eager to sacrifice him- or herself to help the other. It originally starred brother and sister performers Fred Astaire and Adele Astaire. It ran for 330 performances in the original Broadway run.

The best known song from the score was "Oh, Lady be Good!".

Two films by this title were produced: a 1928 silent film and a 1941 film starring Eleanor Powell. Neither film was adapted from the stage play, although the songs "Oh, Lady Be Good!" and "Fascinating Rhythm" are performed in the Powell film.

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Act I Hang on to Me - Dick Trevor and Susie Trevor A Wonderful Party - Guests End of a String - Ensemble We're Here Because - Daisy Parke, Bertie Bassett and Guests Fascinating Rhythm - Susie Trevor, Dick Trevor and Jeff So Am I - Jack Robinson and Susie Trevor Oh, Lady be Good! - J. Watterson Watkins and Girls

Act II Weatherman/Rainy Afternoon Girls - Ensemble 'The Half of it, Dearie' Blues - Shirley Vernon and Dick Trevor Juanita - Susie Trevor and Boys Leave It to Love - Susie Trevor, Jack Robinson, Shirley Vernon and Dick Trevor Little Jazz Bird - Jeff Insufficient Sweetie (Music and Lyrics By Cliff Edwards and Gilbert Wells) - Jeff Who Takes Care of the Caretaker's Daughter? (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) - It's All the Same to Me (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) - Carnival Time - Ensemble Swiss Miss (Lyrics By Arthur Jackson and Ira Gershwin) - Susie Trevor and Dick Trevor

[edit] External links

• Lady, Be Good at The Internet Broadway Database

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Together	A Dangerous Maid • Primrose • Lady, Be Good! • Tell Me More • Tip-Toes • Oh, Kay! • Strike Up the Band • Funny Face • Rosalie • Treasure Girl • Show Girl • Girl Crazy • Of Thee I Sing • Pardon My English • Let 'Em Eat Cake • Porgy and Bess
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Ira	Ladies First • The Sweetheart Shop • Two Little Girls in Blue • For Goodness Sake • Molly Darling • Captain Jinks • Garrick Gaieties • Sweet and Low • Shoot the Works • Life Begins at 8:40 • Thumbs Up! • Lady in the Dark • The Firebrand of Florence • Park Avenue