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Book by Nunnally Johnson Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill Based on The World of Henry Orient by Nora Johnson 8m, 8f Don Ameche starred on Broadway as the titular object of two teenage girls affections. Henry Orient, peripatetic roue and composer of "new music" is a legend in his own mind and skirt-chaser par excellence. Following Henry's every move are Val and Gil, two smitten teens who unwittingly blow the whistle on Henry and his various amours while chasing him up and down Manhattan. "Zesty songs...a thoroughly pleasant and most affectionate musical. We're given a hilarious sample [of] music depicting the rise of 'Man' from primordial slime."-New York Daily News Terms quoted on application. Music available on rental. Click below for additional materials: Henry, Sweet Henry (CD - Cast recording)
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