Lyrics by Bob Hilliard, Music b(eJule Styne
Book by Ben Hecht
Opened on Broadway February 11, 1953 at Mark Hellinger Theatre
Ran for 190 performances
Synopsis
Based on the story and film “Nothing Sacred”, by James Street.
Produced by Jule Styne in association with Anthony B. Farrell.
Original Cast included Helen Gallagher, Benay Venuta, Jack Whiting, John Howard, Dean Campbell, Ross Martin, Sheree North, John Brascia, Jonathan Harris and Thomas Mitchell.
Movie version in 1954 titled “Living It Up”, starring Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin.
Songs
LITTLE MORE HEART, A
WORLD IS BEAUTIFUL TODAY, THE
RUTLAND BOUNCE, THE
I'M GLAD I'M LEAVING
HELLO, HAZEL
EVERY STREET'S A BOULEVARD (IN OLD NEW YORK)
HOW DO YOU SPEAK TO AN ANGEL?
AUTOGRAPH CHANT
I FEEL LIKE I'M GONNA LIVE FOREVER
YOU'RE GONNA DANCE WITH ME, WILLIE
WHO IS THE BRAVEST?
SALOMEE
EVERYBODY LOVES TO TAKE A BOW
LAURA DE MAUPASSANT
MONEY BURNS A HOLE IN MY POCKET
THAT'S WHAT I LIKE
CHAMPAGNE AND WEDDING CAKE