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Set to Music was Noël Coward's 1939 Broadway revision of Words and Music, presented as a musical revue. The production starred Beatrice Lillie and ran for 129 performances, placing it within Coward's stage songbook and the transatlantic revue tradition of the late 1930s. Its defining features are the revision of an existing Coward work, Lillie's leading role, and its documented Broadway run.
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What was Set to Music on Broadway?
Set to Music was Noël Coward’s 1939 Broadway revision of Words and Music. It was presented as a musical revue rather than a conventional plot-driven musical.
Who starred in Set to Music?
The production starred Beatrice Lillie, a major stage and revue performer. Her presence connected the show to Coward’s songbook and the transatlantic entertainment tradition of the period.
How long did Set to Music run?
Set to Music ran for 129 performances on Broadway. That run places it among the late-1930s productions built around songs, sketches, and featured performers.
Is Set to Music the same show as Words and Music?
Set to Music was a Broadway revision of Words and Music, so the titles refer to related versions rather than unrelated works. The revised production was mounted in 1939 with Beatrice Lillie.
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