Composer

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Jule Styne

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1949

Average_duration

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44:21

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a musical comedy that was composed by Jule Styne, with lyrics by Leo Robin and a book by Anita Loos and Joseph Fields. The musical is based on the 1925 novel of the same name by Anita Loos. The show premiered on Broadway on December 8, 1949, at the Ziegfeld Theatre and ran for 740 performances. The plot of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes follows two showgirls, Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, as they embark on a cruise to Europe. Lorelei is a blonde bombshell who is engaged to a wealthy man, while Dorothy is a brunette who is more interested in having fun. On the ship, Lorelei attracts the attention of a wealthy diamond mine owner, Sir Francis Beekman, who is smitten with her. However, Lorelei's fiancé's father hires a private detective to follow her and make sure she is faithful. Meanwhile, Dorothy falls for a handsome young man named Henry Spofford III, who is also on the ship. The musical features several memorable songs, including "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," which has become an iconic song in popular culture. Other notable songs include "A Little Girl from Little Rock," "Bye Bye Baby," and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was a huge success when it premiered on Broadway, and it has since been revived several times. The musical has also been adapted into a film, which was released in 1953 and starred Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee. The film version of the musical is perhaps best known for Monroe's performance of "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," which has become one of the most iconic moments in film history. Overall, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a classic musical that is known for its catchy songs, memorable characters, and witty humor. The show has stood the test of time and remains a beloved favorite among musical theater fans.

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