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The Dancing Years is a musical with book and music by Ivor Novello and lyrics by Christopher Hassall, premiered in 1939 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London's West End. Set in Vienna between 1911 and 1938, it follows a composer and his love for a ballerina amid the rise of Nazi influence in Austria. The production was a major wartime success and ran for over 1,000 performances despite the Blitz. It includes songs such as 'Waltz of My Heart' and 'My Life Belongs to You.'
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When and where did The Dancing Years premiere?
The Dancing Years premiered in 1939 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London's West End. It was written by Ivor Novello, with lyrics by Christopher Hassall.
What is The Dancing Years about?
The story follows a composer and his love for a ballerina. It is set in Vienna across the years from 1911 to 1938, during the rise of political extremism and war.
Why is Vienna important in The Dancing Years?
Vienna provides the musical and political setting for the story. The long time span lets the romance unfold against major changes between 1911 and 1938.
Who created The Dancing Years?
Ivor Novello wrote the book and music, while Christopher Hassall supplied the lyrics. The show belongs to the British musical-theatre tradition of the late 1930s.
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