Dames at Sea
“A heartfelt parody of 1930s movie musicals.”
Synopsis
Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. It originally played Off-Off-Broadway in 1966 at the Caffe Cino and then played Off-Broadway, starring newcomer Bernadette Peters, beginning in 1968 for a successful run. The television version was broadcast on the Bell System Family Theater on NBC on November 15, 1971. The cast had extra chorus girls and boys, and there were full production numbers, turning into the very thing it was spoofing. Ann Miller was singled out for praise, especially when "she was allowed to tap out her brassy...temperamental star..."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Charnin, Walter C. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- George Haimsohn, Robin Miller
- Original Title
- Dames at Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Charnin, Walter C. Miller
George Haimsohn, Robin Miller
Joseph Cates
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Cates
Producer
Martin Charnin
Director
Walter C. Miller
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dames at Sea
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What is Dames at Sea about?
Dames at Sea is a musical with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller and music by Jim Wise. The musical is a parody of large, flashy 1930s Busby Berkeley-style movie musicals in which a chorus girl, newly arrived off the bus from the Midwest to New York City, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. It originally played Off-Off-Broadway in 1966 at the Caffe Cino and then played Off-Broadway, starring newcomer Bernadette Peters, beginning in 1968 for a successful run. The television version was broadcast on the Bell System Family Theater on NBC on November 15, 1971. The cast had extra chorus girls and boys, and there were full production numbers, turning into the very thing it was spoofing. Ann Miller was singled out for praise, especially when "she was allowed to tap out her brassy...temperamental star..."
Who directed Dames at Sea?
Dames at Sea was directed by Martin Charnin, Walter C. Miller.
Who stars in Dames at Sea?
The principal cast of Dames at Sea includes Ann-Margret, Harvey Evans, Fred Gwynne, Anne Meara, Ann Miller.
When was Dames at Sea released and how long is it?
Dames at Sea was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.