Composer

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Irving Berlin

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Show/Musical

First Performance

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Jun 16, 1919

Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 is a musical revue that was composed by Irving Berlin. The musical was produced by Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. and premiered on June 16, 1919, at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. The musical was a huge success and ran for 174 performances. The plot of the musical is a series of musical and comedy sketches that are loosely tied together by the theme of the follies. The musical features a large cast of performers, including some of the biggest stars of the time, such as Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, and W.C. Fields. The musical is divided into several movements, each of which features a different set of sketches and musical numbers. The first movement features a series of comedy sketches and musical numbers that are set in a vaudeville theater. The second movement features a series of patriotic songs and sketches that celebrate America and its soldiers. The third movement features a series of romantic songs and sketches that explore the ups and downs of love. One of the most notable characteristics of Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 is its lavish production values. The musical features elaborate sets, costumes, and choreography, which were all designed to showcase the talents of the performers. The musical also features a number of memorable songs, including "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody," which became one of Irving Berlin's most famous compositions. Overall, Ziegfeld Follies of 1919 was a groundbreaking musical that helped to establish the revue format as a popular form of entertainment. The musical's success paved the way for future revues, such as the Ziegfeld Follies of the 1920s and 1930s, which continued to feature some of the biggest stars of the time.

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