description Three's a Crowd (1930) Overview
Three's a Crowd was a Broadway musical revue presented in 1930. The production featured performers Fred Allen, Libby Holman, and Clifton Webb, combining songs, sketches, and comic scenes in an intimate theatrical format. It is remembered in music history for introducing the song "Something to Remember You By," which became one of the best-known numbers associated with the revue.
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What kind of Broadway show was Three's a Crowd?
Three's a Crowd was a two-act Broadway revue rather than a single continuous story, combining sketches, songs, dance, and comedy. The original 1930 production was built around performers including Fred Allen, Libby Holman, and Clifton Webb.
Which song did Three's a Crowd introduce?
Libby Holman introduced Something to Remember You By, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz. The revue also featured the first American performance of Johnny Green and Edward Heyman's Body and Soul.
When and where did Three's a Crowd play?
It opened at Broadway's Selwyn Theatre on October 15, 1930, and closed on June 6, 1931. IBDB records 271 performances for the original run, as shown in [its production record](https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/threes-a-crowd-11233).
Who created Three's a Crowd?
Howard Dietz conceived and compiled the production, Arthur Schwartz wrote the main music, and Hassard Short directed it. Albertina Rasch handled the choreography, giving the show a strong dance component.
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