History Theatre / OnTheTown

See also ''Film/AnchorsAweigh'' (the first paring with Kelly and Sinatra).

-->'''Madame Dilly:''' I'll be back before you can say [[FreudianSlip Jack Daniels]] — Jack Robinson!

-->'''Madame Dilly:''' I'll be back before you can say [[FreudianSlip Jack Daniels]]... Jack Robinson!

-->Madame Dilly: I'll be back before you can say Jack Daniels--Jack Robinson!

* TheAlcoholic: Madame Dilly, Ivy's singing/acting teacher, is always drunk and usually drinking. In fact, Ivy and Gabey have the chance to talk because she stepped out of the studio to get more beer.
-->Madame Dilly: I'll be back before you can say Jack Daniels--Jack Robinson!

* LocationSong: "New York, New York" is sung by three sailors to express their joy about the splendor of the city. "New York, New York" is often cited as the first Hollywood musical number shot entirely on-location, and though there are certain prior examples (such as MGM's 1929 ''Hallelujah!'', shot entirely on-location), "New York, New York" is easily the most extensive and noted. In a few shots, particularly Rockefeller Center, throngs of crowds can be glimpsed just off-camera, trying to see three of the biggest stars of the 1940s.

* LocationSong: "New York, New York" is sung by three sailors to express their joy about the splendor of the city. "New York, New York" is often cited as the first Hollywood musical number shot entirely on-location, and though there are certain prior examples (such as MGM's 1929 ''Hallelujah!'', shot entirely on-location), "New York, New York" is easily the most extensive and noted. In a few shots, particularly Rockefeller Center, throngs of crowds can be glimpsed just off-camera, trying to see the three biggest stars of the 1940s.

* LocationSong: "New York, New York" is sang by three sailors to express their joy about the splendor of the city. "New York, New York" is often cited as the first Hollywood musical number shot entirely on-location, and though there are certain prior examples (such as MGM's 1929 ''Hallelujah!'', shot entirely on-location), "New York, New York" is easily the most extensive and noted. In a few shots, particularly Rockefeller Center, throngs of crowds can be glimpsed just off-camera, trying to see the three biggest stars of the 1940s.

''On the Town'' is a 1944 musical comedy written by Creator/ComdenAndGreen, with music by LeonardBernstein, about the adventures of three sailors on liberty in New York City. Traveling around the city by cab and by subway, they variously visit the Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, Coney Island (in both imaginary and real versions), three nightclubs and two girls' apartments before their twenty-four hours are up.

''On the Town'' is a 1944 musical comedy by Creator/ComdenAndGreen, with music by LeonardBernstein, about the adventures of three sailors on liberty in New York City. Traveling around the city by cab and by subway, they variously visit the Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, Coney Island (in both imaginary and real versions), three nightclubs and two girls' apartments before their twenty-four hours are up.

It began life as a ballet called "Fancy Free" which Choreographer Jerome Robbins worked on using a score by Bernstein; it was about three sailors on leave, but took place entirely around one bar location. Robbins was one of the original creators when it was adapted into a longer musical with scenes and singing, and there are extensive dance sequences, including the DreamBallet in Act II.

The musical was made into a 1949 MGM film version, which featured Creator/GeneKelly, Vera-Ellen, Music/FrankSinatra, Betty Garrett, Jules Munshin, Ann Miller, and not much of the original score. Comden and Green were around to write the screenplay, so the plot stayed roughly the same. It got a Broadway revival in 2013, just in time for its 70th anniversary the next year, and was rewarded with a Tony Award nomination.

The musical was made into a 1949 MGM film version, which featured Creator/GeneKelly, Vera-Ellen, FrankSinatra, Betty Garrett, Jules Munshin, Ann Miller, and not much of the original score. Comden and Green were around to write the screenplay, so the plot stayed roughly the same. It got a Broadway revival in 2013, just in time for its 70th anniversary the next year, and was rewarded with a Tony Award nomination.

The musical was made into a 1949 MGM film version, which featured Creator/GeneKelly, Vera-Ellen, FrankSinatra, Betty Garrett, Jules Munshin, Ann Miller, and not much of the original score. Comden and Green were around to write the screenplay, so the plot stayed roughly the same.

'''''On the Town''''' is a 1944 musical comedy by Creator/ComdenAndGreen, with music by LeonardBernstein, about the adventures of three sailors on liberty in New York City. Traveling around the city by cab and by subway, they variously visit the Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, Coney Island (in both imaginary and real versions), three nightclubs and two girls' apartments before their twenty-four hours are up.

* LocationSong: "New York, New York" is sang by three sailors to express their joy about the splendor of the city.

''On the Town'' is a 1944 musical comedy by Creator/ComdenAndGreen, with music by LeonardBernstein, about the adventures of three sailors on liberty in New York City. Traveling around the city by cab and by subway, they variously visit the Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, Coney Island (in both imaginary and real versions), three nightclubs and two girls' apartments before their twenty-four hours are up.

* HereWeGoAgain: The ending has another three sailors beginning their twenty-four hours in New York.

It began life as a ballet called "Fancy Free" which Choreographer Jerome Robbins worked on using a score by Bernstein; it was about three sailors on leave. Robbins was one of the original creators when it was adapted into a longer musical with scenes and singing, and there are extensive dance sequences, including the DreamBallet in Act II.

* SpiritualSuccessor: The 1955 MGM musical ''It's Always Fair Weather'' reunites Gene Kelly and director Stanley Donen, also features a Comden-Green score, and involves a trio of (former) servicemen visiting the Big Apple. It was originally planned as an actual sequel to ''On the Town''.

* BigApplesauce ("New York, New York, a helluva town...")

* DreamBallet: "The Imaginary Coney Island," or "A Day In New York" in the film version.

* SpiritualSuccessor: The 1955 MGM musical ''It's Always Fair Weather'' reunites Gene Kelly and director Stanley Donen, also features a Comden-Green score, and involves a trio of (former) service pals visiting the Big Apple. It was originally planned as an actual sequel to ''On the Town''.

* SpiritualSuccessor: The 1955 MGM musical ''It's Always Fair Weather'' reunites Gene Kelly and director Stanley Donen, also features a Comden-Green score, and involves a trio of (former) servicemen visiting the Big Apple. It was originally planned as an actual sequel to ''On the Town''.

* BrakeAngrily: Hildy does this several times in "Come Up To My Place."

The musical was made into a 1949 MGM film version, which featured GeneKelly, Vera-Ellen, FrankSinatra, Betty Garrett, Jules Munshin, Ann Miller, and not much of the original score. Comden and Green were around to write the screenplay, so the plot stayed roughly the same.