The Most Happy Fella Revival 1959

Opened: February 10, 1959

The Most Happy Fella - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

City Center
131 W. 55th St. New York, NY

Based on the film "They Knew What They Wanted" by Sidney Howard.

Frank Loesser, composer/lyricist of ?Guys and Dolls,? scored his greatest artistic triumph with this touching, dramatic and intensely personal love story about a middle-aged vintner, Tony, whose mail-order marriage proposal is accepted under the girl?s mistaken assumption a photo of his young, handsome foreman is her intended husband.BRBRHer hurt and humiliation when she learns the truth, as well as a terrible accident which nearly kills Tony as he hurries to meet her, almost ends the relationship before it begins, but a loving understanding blossoms between them during Tony?s long convalescence.

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Photo Coverage: 'Wanda's World' Opening Night
by Linda Lenzi - January 24, 2008


The new musical Wanda's World, which began performances on January 16 at the 45th Street Theatre, officially opened Wednesday, January 23, with performances slated to run through February 10, 2008.

'Wanda's World' Extends thru Feb.10, Begins Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2008


With strong advance ticket sales, the new musical Wanda's World, set to begin performances on January 16 at the 45th Street Theatre announces a one-week extension. This show, originally slated to end its run on February 3, will now run through February 10, 2008.

Photo Flash: 'Wanda's World' at Union Square
by BWW - December 26, 2007


The cast of the Amas Musical Theatre production of the new tween musical Wanda's World performed in Union Square on Friday December 21. The world premiere musical Wanda's World will begin performances on Wednesday, January 16 through February 3 at the 45th Street Theatre

'Wanda's World' Announces Cast of Tween Musical, Begins 1/16
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2007


The upcoming world premiere musical Wanda's World. Wanda's World will begin performances on Wednesday, January 16 through February 3 at the 45th Street Theatre

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What productions of The Most Happy Fella have there been?
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What Tony Awards has The Most Happy Fella been nominated for?
Best Stage Technician for Edward Flynn.

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