This 1951 recording of Rodgers and Hart's 1937 musical comedy "Babes in Arms" features a cast of Broadway and opera veterans. The album was released on the short-lived Craft Recordings label.
- The original 1937 Broadway production of "Babes in Arms" was directed by Robert H. Gordon, with musical direction by Vincent Travers.
- The cast of this 1951 recording includes Mary Ellen Moylan and Kenneth Spencer.
- The show's score features several songs that have become standards, including "The Lady Is a Tramp," "My Funny Valentine," and "Where or When."
Richard Rodgers was one of the most successful and influential American composers of the 20th century, best known for his work in musical theater. By 1951, Rodgers had already achieved significant success with his longtime collaborator Lorenz Hart and was beginning his equally fruitful partnership with Oscar Hammerstein II.
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