Bells are Ringing - (Original script for the 1956 Broadway musical)

Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green; Music by Jule Styne;

Published by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York, 1949

About this Item

The original cast, including Jean Stapleton, Pat Wilkes, Judy Holliday, Jack Weston, Peter Gennaro, Dort Clark, Sydney Chaplin, Donna Sanders and Eddie Lawrence is listed. Directed by Jerome Robbins and choreographed by Robbins and Bob Fosse, opened on November 29, 1956 at the Shubert Theatre, where it ran for slightly more than two years before transferring to the Alvin Theatre, for a total run of 924 performances. Scenic and costume design was by Raoul Pène Du Bois. Near Fine, staple-bound in red flexible leather binding. "Revised 4/30/49" printed at bottom of title page, no other dates present, but printed 1956. Mimeograph duplication, printed rectos only, approx. 115 pages .Basis for the 1960 film starring Dean Martin as Jeff in which Judy Holliday reprised her Broadway starring role as Ella. Winner of 2 Tony Awards: for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, Judy Holliday and Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical, Sydney Chaplin, and nominated for Best Musical and Best Choreography. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 009234

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bells are Ringing - (Original script for the 1956 Broadway musical)
• Publisher: Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 1949
• Binding: Flexible Leather
• Edition: Revised Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, As Issued
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music
  • The Theatre