description No, No, Nanette Overview
No, No, Nanette is an American operetta from 1925 featuring music by Vincent Youmans. The show gained recognition for its witty lyrics and charming melodies, including “Tea for Two.” It’s notable as a significant work in the early Broadway operetta tradition and remains popular with audiences interested in classic American musical theatre. Primarily enjoyed by those appreciating vintage entertainment and the works of Vincent Youmans.
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Why is Tea for Two associated with No, No, Nanette?
Tea for Two was introduced in No, No, Nanette and became the show's most enduring standard. Vincent Youmans wrote the music, while Irving Caesar supplied the lyrics.
What is No, No, Nanette about?
The plot follows Nanette, a young woman seeking independence, and Jimmy Smith, a wealthy Bible publisher whose secret generosity creates scandal. Confusion over money and three women Jimmy has helped drives the farce.
Did No, No, Nanette really finance the sale of Babe Ruth?
The claim that the show's profits financed Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee's sale of Babe Ruth is a popular myth. Ruth was sold to the New York Yankees in 1919, before No, No, Nanette became a Broadway hit.
Why was the 1971 revival of No, No, Nanette important?
The 1971 Broadway revival starred Ruby Keeler and helped renew interest in cheerful, nostalgia-driven musicals from the 1920s. Its success also brought Tea for Two and I Want to Be Happy back to a large theater audience.
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