DuBarry Was a Lady Tickets

DuBarry Was a Lady is a musical comedy, which was first presented on Broadway in 1939. It was produced by the popular production team of Rodgers and Hart, and starred Ethel Merman, Bert Lahr, and Betty Grable. The show was a critical and commercial success and was considered one of the best musical comedies of its time.

The storyline of the show revolves around a nightclub porter named Louis Blore, played by Lahr, who has a vivid imagination. He dreams of being the King of France and his girlfriend, May Daly, played by Grable, is fantasized as Madame DuBarry. Meanwhile, Alice Barton, portrayed by Merman, is a glamorous model and Louis' secret crush. When guys at the nightclub throw money into a hat for a lucky lady to go with the boss to Cuba, Louis wins and heads to the island with Alice.

The songs of DuBarry Was a Lady were written by the successful duo of Cole Porter, who had already contributed to several other hit shows including Kiss Me, Kate, Anything Goes and You Do Something to Me. The music in DuBarry Was a Lady was well received by audiences, as it featured upbeat numbers that were catchy and memorable. Songs like "Well, Did You Evah?," "Friendship," and "Do I Love You?" were among the most famous of the score.

One aspect of DuBarry Was a Lady that made it essential to the Broadway scene was the inclusion of an interracial couple dance number. This was a pioneering move for the time, as it challenged societal norms surrounding race and romance. The couple was depicted affectionately and with humor, validating their relationship as equal to any other on stage - a direct contrast to what was happening offstage in racist times.

In addition to the talent of the stars and impressive songwriting, the production also featured some impressive costumes and scenic design. The set included a transformative revolving stage, which helped create different locations for the production as it moved between France and New York.

The success of DuBarry Was a Lady not only proved to be a hit at the time but also helped to form the identity of Broadway musicals. As an essential archetype of musical comedy, it contributed to breaking down social barriers that had existed in entertainment and culture at large. It was bold, fun, and brought something new to the stage. DuBarry Was a Lady sparked a trend in broadening boundaries through art, proving theatre has the power to inspire change while remaining incredibly entertaining.