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The Lyric Revue is a British musical revue first presented at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, on 24 May 1951. Produced by the Company of Four and directed by William Chappell, it included music by Charles Zwar and lyrics by Gerard Bryant, along with material by Arthur Macrae, Graham Payn, Richard Addinsell, Donald Swann, and Noël Coward. It transferred to London's Globe Theatre in September 1951.
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What was The Lyric Revue?
The Lyric Revue was a British musical revue first presented at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, on 24 May 1951. It combined songs, lyrics, sketches, and other stage material.
Who produced The Lyric Revue?
The revue was produced by the Company of Four and directed by William Chappell. Music included work by Charles Zwar, with lyrics by Gerard Bryant.
Who contributed material to The Lyric Revue?
Charles Zwar wrote music and Gerard Bryant supplied lyrics, while Arthur Macrae was among the contributors to the material. The production used a revue format rather than a single continuous plot.
Where and when did The Lyric Revue premiere?
It premiered at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith on 24 May 1951. The production was presented by the Company of Four and directed by William Chappell.
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