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Baby It's You (Broadway)

  • Acting
    3 stars
  • Choreography
    3 stars
  • Dancing
    3 stars
  • Direction
    3 stars
  • Lyrics
    4 stars
  • Music
    4 stars
  • Overall
    3 stars
  • Production
    3 stars
  • Singing
    4 stars
  • Story
    2 stars
  • Writing
    2 stars
Previews
March 26th, 2011
Opening
April 27th, 2011
Closing
September 4th, 2011
Status
Closed
Overall Rating
3.38 / 5, based on 8 reviews
Categories
Musical
Running Time
2:20 with a 15 minute intermission

Synopsis

Baby It’s You! tells the inspiring story of Florence Greenberg, the woman who changed the recording world forever when she discovered The Shirelles and created Scepter Records, becoming the music industry’s first female powerhouse. The show features non-stop doo-wop, pop and rock ‘n’ roll classics such as “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Duke Of Earl,” “He’s So Fine,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “It’s My Party,” “Louie Louie,” “Mama Said,” “Shout,” “Sixteen Candles,” and "Twist and Shout."

Cast

Beth Leavel, Allan Louis, Geno Henderson, Erica Ash, Kelli Barrett, Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Barry Pearl, Christina Sajous, Brandon Uranowitz, Alison Cimmet, Erica Dorfler, Berlando Drake, Adam Heller, Jahi A. Kearse, Annette Moore, Zachary Prince, Ken Robinson, Chelsea Morgan Stock

Creative

  • Lyrics by: Various
  • Music by: Various
  • Book by: Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
  • Co-Direction: Floyd Mutrux
  • Co-Direction: Sheldon Epps
  • Choreography: Birgitte Mutrux
  • Scenic Design: Anna Louizos
  • Costume Design: Lizz Wolf
  • Lighting Design: Howell Binkley
  • Sound Design: Carl Casella
  • Projection Design: Jason H. Thompson