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The Third Little Show was a Broadway musical revue that premiered at the Music Box Theatre in 1931. Produced by Dwight Deere Wiman, the production was part of a series of intimate revues popular during the era. The show is notable for featuring original sketches and songs written by the English playwright Noël Coward, adding a distinct level of theatrical prestige. It catered to New York theatergoers seeking sophisticated, brief musical entertainment rather than full-length book musicals.
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When did The Third Little Show premiere on Broadway?
The revue opened at the Music Box Theatre on June 1, 1931. It closed in September 1931 after 136 performances.
Who produced The Third Little Show?
Dwight Deere Wiman produced the show in association with Tom Weatherly and also wrote the book. Alexander Leftwich staged the production.
Was The Third Little Show a conventional Broadway musical?
It was an intimate two-act revue made up of sketches, comic scenes, and songs rather than one continuous plot. The cast included Beatrice Lillie and Ernest Truex.
How does The Third Little Show fit into the Little Show series?
It followed The Little Show from 1929 and The Second Little Show from 1930. All three belonged to the intimate-revue tradition associated with producer Dwight Deere Wiman and the Music Box Theatre.
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