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Two on the Aisle is a Broadway musical revue that opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in 1951. It features music by Jule Styne and lyrics and sketches by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, with Bert Lahr and Dolores Gray as its principal stars. Unlike a book musical, the revue is built from separate songs, comedy sketches, and stage numbers rather than one continuous plot.
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What kind of Broadway show was Two on the Aisle?
Two on the Aisle was a revue, so it combined songs, comedy sketches, and topical scenes instead of following one continuous plot. It opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in 1951.
Who starred in Two on the Aisle?
The principal stars were Bert Lahr and Dolores Gray. The creative team included composer Jule Styne and the sketch-writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
Where did Two on the Aisle open?
Two on the Aisle opened at Broadway's Mark Hellinger Theatre. Its 1951 production belonged to the postwar era of large-scale musical revues.
How is Two on the Aisle different from a book musical?
A book musical builds around a sustained story with recurring characters, while Two on the Aisle presented separate songs and sketches. Its structure gave Bert Lahr and Dolores Gray room to perform comic and musical set pieces.
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