Double Feature (ballet)

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Double Feature (A Ballet in Two Acts) was made by Susan Stroman on New York City Ballet to music of Irving Berlin and Walter Donaldson and a libretto by Ms. Stroman and Glen Kelly with orchestrations by Doug Besterman and arrangement by Mr. Kelly; the libretto for "Makin' Whoopee!" is based on the play Seven Chances, variously attributed to Roi Cooper Megris and David Belasco. The premiere took place January 23, 2004, at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, with scenery by Robin Wagner, costumes by William Ivey Long and lighting by Mark Stanley.

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The Blue Necklace [edit]

Music: Irving Berlin [edit]

Original cast [edit]

Makin' Whoopee [edit]

Music: Walter Donaldson [edit]

Original cast [edit]

References [edit]

  • Playbill, New York City Ballet, Tuesday, May 20, 2008
  • Repertory Week, New York City Ballet, Spring Season, 2008 repertory, week 4

Articles [edit]

Reviews [edit]

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