Dorothy Fields Forever


Dorothy Fields Forever is a musical revue featuring the lyrics and life of Dorothy Fields and the music of Jerome Kern, Jimmy McHugh, Arthur Schwartz, Albert Hague, Sigmund Romberg and Cy Coleman.
It was devised and written by Eden Phillips, and co-devised and directed by David Kernan, with musical arrangements by Jason Carr and Nathan Martin. Choreography was by Nick Winston and the musical director was Nathan Martin.

History

The show originated at the Theatre Museum, Covent Garden, London in December 2001. It transferred to Jermyn Street Theatre in February 2002 and then to the King's Head Theatre Islington for three runs between June and November 2002.

Cast

played Dorothy Fields throughout. Narrating, singing, dancing and playing other characters in her life were: Susannah Fellows, Harry Burton, Laura Michelle Kelly, Darren Carnall ; Daniel Crossley, Andrew Halliday, Rebecca Lock, Kathryn Akin, Stori James, Robert Meadmore, Nick Winston

Reception

Among the reviews: "an utterly delightful revue" Variety Magazine; "this joyful celebration of Fields' songs and a talented young quartet of singer/dancers performs so dazzlingly that the audience yells for more. I shall go again at least twice" The Times; "Ms Richards gives a master-class in effortless style; I could have sat and listened to her all night" The Daily Mail.

Songs

Act One

Act Two

All lyrics by Dorothy Fields.