The Passing Show of 1918

The Passing Show of 1918

"The Passing Show of 1918" is a Broadway musical revue which opened in the Winter Garden Theater on July 25, 1918. Playing for 142 performances, it closed on November 9 of the same year. The show was produced by Lee and Jacob J. Shubert.

The show featured music of Sigmund Romberg and Jean Schwartz with book and lyrics by Harold Atteridge. It is noted as an early appearance of Fred Astaire and the debut of the hit songs I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles and Smiles.

External links

* [http://www.ibdb.com/production.asp?ID=8316 The Passing Show of 1918 on Internet Broadway Database]


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