The Idea (musical)
The Idea is a musical with words and music by Joseph Hart.
The original production, featuring Frederick Hallen and Joseph Hart, was produced by Hallen in Boston in the fall 1892. It then opened in New York City at the Fourteenth Street Theatre on April 9, 1893 and was still playing there in October.
In 1894, a revival played in Chicago.The opening night cast in New York was as follows:
- Peach Blow: Fannie Bloodgood
- Mrs. Morton Howes/Johnny Get: Mollie Fuller
- Nellie Dogood: Margueritte De Mar
- Mary B. Quiet: Carrie De Mar
- Gedney Howes: Loretta Morgan
- Victoria Howes: Edith Murray
- Marlborough Howes: Jennie Grovini
- Morton Howes: J. Aldrich Libbey
- Gilsey Howes: Charles B. Lawlor
- Carl Pretzel: Al. Wilson
- Reed Wallpaper: Albert Hawthorne
- Saunders: Larry Dooley
- Wells Fargo: Richard Reab
- Policeman: Charles Kettler
- Hoffman Howes: Frederick Hallen
- Olean Bradford: Joseph Hart
Songs
Based on the sheet music, the songs included:
