Composer

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George Gershwin

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1927

Movement_count

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27

Movement ....

'Funny Face' is a musical comedy that was composed by George Gershwin in 1927. The plot of the musical revolves around a young woman named Jo Stockton, who is a bookstore clerk and an amateur philosopher. She is discovered by a fashion photographer named Dick Avery, who is looking for a new face for his latest campaign. Jo is initially reluctant to become a model, but eventually agrees to go to Paris with Dick to pursue her dreams of becoming a philosopher. The musical premiered on November 22, 1927, at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. It was directed by Edgar MacGregor and choreographed by Fred Astaire and Hermes Pan. The original cast included Fred Astaire as Dick Avery, Adele Astaire as Jo Stockton, and Kay Thompson as Maggie Prescott. 'Funny Face' is known for its catchy songs and lively dance numbers. The music was composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by his brother Ira Gershwin. Some of the most popular songs from the musical include "S'Wonderful," "How Long Has This Been Going On?," and "Funny Face." The musical is divided into two acts, with several movements in each act. Act One includes the movements "Overture," "Think Pink!," "How Long Has This Been Going On?," "Funny Face," "Bonjour, Paris!," and "He Loves and She Loves." Act Two includes the movements "On How to Be Lovely," "Clap Yo' Hands," "Let's Kiss and Make Up," "He Loves and She Loves (Reprise)," and "Funny Face (Reprise)." 'Funny Face' is characterized by its lighthearted humor, colorful costumes, and energetic dance numbers. The musical was a commercial success and was later adapted into a film in 1957, starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. The film version of 'Funny Face' is considered a classic and helped to popularize the musical to a new generation of audiences.

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