When was dames at sea written

It is suitable for general audiences. Originally set to run for two weeks, it ran for a dozen more, starring a young and largely unknown Bernadette Peters as Ruby. She returned to the role in , to star in an expanded, two-act Off-Broadway production that opened at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre before moving to the Theatre de Lys, run ning for performances and launch ing the career of multiple Tony award winner Bernadette Peters, one of Broadway's greatest stars.

Selected as "Best Musical of the Year" by Time, Newsweek, and the Outer Critics Circle, it quickly became a staple of regional high school, college, and community theatres, finally reaching Broadway in to another round of rave reviews. A gem of a musical. George Haimsohn and Robin Miller are best known for co-writing the book and libretto of the popular s Off-Broadway musical Dames at Sea.

It was their only collaboration. Haimsohn's other musicals included Now Zing and Johnny American. At least half of the fourteen featured numbers do nothing to advance the plot. Originally written as a short sketch, the material seems as though it may have been better off remaining brief and to the point. However, this two-hour version is frankly tiring.

Although the full-length Off-Broadway version made Bernadette Peters a star in , times have changed. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. John Bolton does deft comic double duty as her besotted Captain and beleaguered director, Hennesey.

Mara Davi sings and moves beautifully as Joan, Ruby's more experienced, feistier colleague, who is called on to do nearly as much fancy footwork. Cary Tedder and Danny Gardner bring similar energy and panache to the roles of Dick and Lucky, Joan's own sailor beau.

Dames , however frothy, should bring them more pleasure. Two Men Three Men. Theatre Characters. Search all theatre characters. Audition Songs. Search all audition songs. Musical Theatre. Here are some of our favorite resources to help maximize theatre e-learning and enjoyment. Shows Dames at Sea.

Log in to add yourself as a fan! Show Information. George Haimsohn , Robin Miller. Jim Wise. Number of Acts. First Produced. Comedy, Parody. Period, Multiple Settings, Spectacle.