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Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood is a 1986 musical revue centered on songs Jerome Kern wrote for motion pictures. Conceived by David Kernan, it presents Kern's melodies with lyrics by writers including Oscar Hammerstein II and Dorothy Fields. The show belongs to the songbook-revue tradition, arranging existing film material into a theatrical program focused on one composer's work.
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What is Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood about?
It is a 1986 musical revue built around songs Jerome Kern wrote for motion pictures. The production presents songs associated with Hollywood films rather than telling one newly written continuous story.
Who conceived Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood?
The revue was conceived by David Kernan. Its material includes Kern melodies with lyrics by writers such as Oscar Hammerstein II and Dorothy Fields.
Does Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood include songs by Oscar Hammerstein II?
Yes, the revue draws on Jerome Kern songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II among other writers. Kern and Hammerstein are especially associated with the landmark musical Show Boat.
Is Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood a conventional book musical?
No, it is a songbook-style revue. Its structure is shaped by selected film songs and performance transitions rather than by a single plot with characters moving through a new storyline.
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