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On the Twentieth Century is a musical with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Cy Coleman. Part operetta, part farce, part screwball comedy, the story involves the behind-the-scenes relationship of a temperamental actress and a director. Cast included John Cullum, Madeline Kahn, Imogene Coca, and Kevin Kline. Directed by Hal Prince and choreographed by Larry Fuller, opened on February 19, 1978 at the St. James Theatre. It was produced by Martin Richards.
On the Twentieth Century is a musical with book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Cy Coleman. Part operetta, part farce, part screwball comedy, the story involves the behind-the-scenes relationship of a temperamental actress and a director. Cast included John Cullum, Madeline Kahn, Imogene Coca, and Kevin Kline. Directed by Hal Prince and choreographed by Larry Fuller, opened on February 19, 1978 at the St. James Theatre. It was produced by Martin Richards.
