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Wake Up and Dream is a musical revue produced by Charles B. Cochran, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. It opened in London in 1929 and later played on Broadway, presenting songs and specialty acts rather than a continuous dramatic plot. Its score introduced "What Is This Thing Called Love?", which became a widely recorded popular and jazz standard, as well as other Porter numbers associated with the period.
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What famous song debuted in "Wake Up and Dream"?
The revue featured music and lyrics by Cole Porter, most famously introducing the enduring standard "What Is This Thing Called Love?" The song became a massive jazz standard, covered by countless artists in the following decades.
Who produced the original 1929 production of "Wake Up and Dream"?
The musical revue was produced by the prominent British theatrical impresario Charles B. Cochran. It premiered in London's West End in 1929 before later transferring to Broadway.
What exactly is "Wake Up and Dream"?
"Wake Up and Dream" is a 1929 theatrical revue known for its sophisticated Cole Porter score. Unlike traditional book musicals, it was a series of unrelated musical sketches meant to entertain upscale audiences.
Did "Wake Up and Dream" have a successful run on Broadway?
The revue was successful enough to transfer to Broadway, premiering in late 1929 at the Selwyn Theatre. Its run coincided with the stock market crash, but the music still managed to leave a lasting cultural mark.
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