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This Is the Army

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This Is the Army is a wartime musical revue by Irving Berlin, first staged on Broadway in 1942 with a cast drawn from members of the United States Army. Developed from Berlin's earlier World War I revue Yip Yip Yaphank, it combined songs, comedy, dance, and military spectacle to support morale and raise money for Army Emergency Relief. The production toured extensively and was adapted as a 1943 film featuring Berlin and Ronald Reagan.

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What was the purpose of the Broadway revue This Is the Army?

This Is the Army was created during World War II specifically to raise morale and funds for Army Emergency Relief. All proceeds from the revue went directly to supporting soldiers and their families.

Who wrote This Is the Army and who performed in it?

The 1942 revue was written and composed by Irving Berlin, who famously donated all his rights to the military. It was unique because the entire cast consisted entirely of active-duty U.S. soldiers.

Did the musical This Is the Army tour during World War II?

Yes, after its successful Broadway run at the Broadway Theatre, the revue went on a massive international tour. It played for over two years and was performed in military camps and theaters around the globe.

Was This Is the Army adapted into a Hollywood film?

Yes, a Hollywood film adaptation of This Is the Army was released by Warner Bros. in 1943. The movie starred Ronald Reagan and featured Irving Berlin himself reprising his famous World War I song 'Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning'.

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