Bare Facts of 1926

Bare Facts of 1926 is a Broadway musical revue with lyrics by Henry Myers, music by Charles M. Schwab, and a book by Stuart Hamill. It premiered on July 16, 1926, at the Triangle Theatre, and closed on October 1, 1926, after a total 107 performances.

Production

The show was directed and produced by Kathleen Kirkwood. The production initially had an opening date of July 8, which was pushed back for unknown reasons. It opened at midnight on July 16, causing some sources to list its debut date as July 17.

Cast

Joseph Battle
Michael Burroy
Mary Doerr
Stephen Draper
Sydney Haygooni
Gladys James
Lorette Hurley
Rupert Lucas
Frank Marshall
Irene Messmer
Nina Navarre
Lucy Parker
Roberta Pierre
Lidmilla Sperantseva
Amey Steere
Courtenay Travers
Mel Tyler

Synopsis

The show consisted of two acts and 25 scenes. One scene, "Beautiful Schubert Poses of My Dreams", involved caricatures of other currently running musical comedies, which were put on by scantily clad cast members.

Songs

Nice GirlStand Up on Your Feet and Dance

''Triangle Blues''

Reception

The show received mixed to negative reviews. Some critics seemed to enjoy the production's music, but felt its sketches were "amateurish". Billboard called the show "a blot on the Triangle's artistic escutcheon" and declared that "there was no noticeable talent" besides Joseph Battle, Ruper Lucas, and Roberta Pierre.