Bring on the Girls!
(1934)
By George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind
In the heady days of the New Deal, the government was dispensing a check to thousands of worthy organizations around the country. Two unscrupulous bankers decide to bilk Washington, DC by starting a phony railroad, farm, and bank securities system—all based out of their New York apartment.
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In the heady days of the New Deal, the government was dispensing a check to thousands of worthy organizations around the country. Two unscrupulous bankers decide to bilk Washington, DC by starting a phony railroad, farm, and bank securities system—all based out of their New York apartment. When they send the government photographs of their attractive secretaries, the money starts rolling in. This comedy, which starred Jack Benny in his only dramatic stage appearance, predates the hilarious shenanigans of The Producers.
Other Plays in the Catalogue
The Channel Road (1929). Written by Alexander Woollcott and George S. Kaufman. Theatres: Plymouth Theatre (Oct 17, 1929 - Dec 1929).
The Butter and Egg Man opened on September 23, 1925 at the Longacre Theatre. It ran for 243 performances. There have been several film versions and revivals at regional theaters. It was revived in 2000 at the Atlantic Theatre Company, directed by David Pittu and featuring Michael McGrath and John Ellison Conlee.
By George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Cast size: 15 men, 12 women, 7 interiors. Premiered on October 22, 1932 at the Music Box Theatre. It received rave reviews and ran 232 performances.
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