The Girl from Nantucket

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The Girl From Nantucket is a two-act comedy musical with lyrics by Kay Twomey and music by Jacques Belasco. The musical's book, by Paul Stamford, Harold Sherman and Hi Cooper, is based on a story by Fred Thompson and Bernie Giler.

Productions

The show premiered at the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia in October 1945. It opened on Broadway at the Adelphi Theatre on November 8, 1945 where it closed on November 17 after 12 performances. The production starred Adelaide Bishop as Betty Ellis, Jane Kean as Dodey Ellis, and Helen Raymond as Keziah Getchel.

Reception

The Girl from Nantucket was negatively reviewed by critics, including the New York Post and Time Magazine.

Musical numbers

Act l

Act ll

Cast

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