Bare Facts of 1926
Bare Facts of 1926 is a Broadway musical revue with lyrics by Henry Myers, music by Charles M. Schwab, and a book by Stuart Hamill. It premiered on July 16, 1926, at the Triangle Theatre, and closed on October 1, 1926, after a total 107 performances.[1][2]
Production[edit]
The show was directed and produced by Kathleen Kirkwood.[1] The production initially had an opening date of July 8, which was pushed back for unknown reasons.[3] It opened at midnight on July 16, causing some sources to list its debut date as July 17.[4][5][6]
Cast[edit]
(as per BroadwayWorld)[7]
- Joseph Battle
- Michael Burroy
- Mary Doerr
- Stephen Draper[7][8]
- Sydney Haygooni
- Gladys James[9]
- Lorette Hurley
- Rupert Lucas
- Frank Marshall
- Irene Messmer[9]
- Nina Navarre
- Lucy Parker
- Roberta Pierre
- Lidmilla Sperantseva[9]
- Amey Steere
- Courtenay Travers
- Mel Tyler
Synopsis[edit]
The show consisted of two acts and 25 scenes.[5] One scene, "Beautiful Schubert Poses of My Dreams", involved caricatures of other currently running musical comedies, which were put on by scantily clad cast members.[10]
Songs[edit]
Reception[edit]
The show received mixed to negative reviews.[13] Some critics seemed to enjoy the production's music, but felt its sketches were "amateurish".[6] Billboard called the show "a blot on the Triangle's artistic escutcheon" and declared that "there was no noticeable talent" besides Joseph Battle, Ruper Lucas, and Roberta Pierre.[10]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Bare Facts of 1926 (Broadway, Triangle Theatre, 1926)". Playbill. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ "Bare Facts of 1926 - 1926 Broadway - Backstage & Production Info". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "" 1926 Bare Facts" to Open July 8". The New York Times. 1926-07-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Davis, Lee (2000). Scandals and follies : the rise and fall of the great Broadway revue (1st ed.). New York: Limelight Editions. p. 237. ISBN 0-87910-274-8. OCLC 43036863.
- ^ a b "The Eugene O'Neill Review". The Eugene O'Neill Review. 26. Suffolk University: 142. 2004.
- ^ a b "' 1926 BARE FACTS' HAS SOME NOVEL NUMBERS; Bright Lyrics and Good Tunes in Triangle's Revue That Is Marred by Amateurish Crudities". The New York Times. 1926-07-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b "Bare Facts of 1926 Original Broadway Musical Cast 1926". Broadway World. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "Stephen Draper Dead at 79; Theatrical Agent For 40 Years". The New York Times. 1985-06-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b c Harrison, Henry (September 1926). "Entrances and Exits". Overtures Combining the Greenwich Village Quill. 19 (3): 55.
- ^ a b Leland, Gordon M. (31 July 1926). ""Bare Facts" Bare of Talent or Comedy". The Billboard. 38: 22.
- ^ a b c Burton, Jack (1969). The Blue Book of Broadway musicals. Larry Freeman. Watkins Glen, N.Y.: Century House. p. 217. ISBN 0-87282-012-2. OCLC 757229001.
- ^ Filichia, Peter (2004-02-05). "The Broadway Musicals of 1926". TheaterMania. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Leiter, Samuel L. (1985). The encyclopedia of the New York stage, 1920-1930. Holly Hill. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. p. 55. ISBN 0-313-23615-1. OCLC 10605319.