Ziegfeld Follies of 1936

Revue - Original

Winter Garden Theatre (January 30, 1936 - May 09, 1936)
Winter Garden Theatre (September 14, 1936 - December 19, 1936)
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  • Opening Date: January 30, 1936
  • Closing Date: December 19, 1936
  • Previews: 0
  • Performances: 227

Lyrics: Ira Gershwin

Music: Vernon Duke

Book: David Freeman

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    • Playbill Cover - Ziegfeld Follies of 1936
 

Notes:

Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 played 115 performances from Jan. 30 to May 9, 1936. The revue went on hiatus when Fannie Brice reportedly became ill with neuritis. The production re-opened on Sep. 9, 1936, and it continued for an additional 112 performances.

 

Opening Night Cast

Fanny Brice Baby Snooks
Norma Shaeffer
"He Hasn't A Thing Except Me" Singer
Myrtle Oppenshaw
Zuleika
Ruby Blondell
Bob Hope in Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 Bob Hope "I Can't Get Started With You" Singer
Operator
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Opening Night Production Credits

  David Freeman Book
  Vernon Duke Music
Ira Gershwin Ira Gershwin Lyrics
  John Murray Anderson Staging
  Edward Clarke Lilley Staging
  George Balanchine Ballets Director
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1935 - 1936

 
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