The year is 1929, the month is June. It's the season when all the Americans invade Paris-and all the Parisians leave town. This classic boy-meets-girl musical set in the city of love introduced the world to such memorable Cole Porter favorites as "You Do Something to Me," "You've Got That Thing," and "The Tale of the Oyster." Originally opening on Broadway in 1929, Fifty Million Frenchmen was one of Porter's earliest hits and a precursor to the success that was yet to come. Irving Berlin was such a fan that he took out an advertisement calling Fifty Million Frenchmen "the best musical comedy I have seen in years!" The York is delighted to kick off its Cole Porter Mufti celebration with this show, in the revised version created by Tommy Krasker and Evans Haile for a 1991 concert presentation, emphasizing its remarkable score.
Sam Balzac, a versatile performer and composer hailing from the Adirondack Mountains, has graced numerous prestigious venues such as The Public Theater and Carnegie Hall, and brought his multifaceted talents to the cast of *Fifty Million Frenchmen* in past productions. more...
Ashley Blanchet, known for her performances in Broadway's *Beautiful* and *Annie*, brought her talent to *Fifty Million Frenchmen*. more...
Kristy Cates, known for her roles in Broadway's original cast of Wicked and Finding Neverland, brought her talent to Fifty Million Frenchmen, showcasing her diverse experience from Carnegie Hall's Jerry Springer the Opera to Chicago's Wicked. more...
Andy Kelso, who is excited to take on the role of Charlie in Fifty Million Frenchmen, previously originated the role of Harry in Kinky Boots and has also graced the Broadway stage in Mamma Mia! as Sky. more...
Wade McCollum, making his Broadway debut in Fifty Million Frenchmen, has an impressive array of credits including roles in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jersey Boys, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, for which he received Best Actor accolades from the Los Angeles Drama Critics and Garland Awards. more...
Madeline Trumble, hailing from Berkeley, California, brought her talents to the stage in Fifty Million Frenchmen, following her impressive performances on the first national tour of Mary Poppins and at the Muny. more...
Fifty Million Frenchmen FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A Toast to Volstead
You Do Something to Me
The American Express
You've Got That Thing
Find Me a Primitive Man
Where Would You Get Your Coat?
Do You Want to See Paris?
At Longchamps Today
Yankee Doodle
The Happy Heaven of Harlem
Why Shouldn't I Have You?
Somebody's Going to Throw a Big Party
It Isn't Done
I'm in Love
The Tale of an Oyster
Paree, What Did You Do to Me?
You Don't Know Paree
I'm Unlucky at Gambling
I Worship You
Please Don't Make Me Be Good
The Queen of Terre Haute
Watching the World Go By
Down with Everybody but Us
The Snake in the Grass
The Emigrants
Why Don't We Try Staying Home
That's Why I Love You
The Heaven of Harlem
My Harlem Wench
Let's Turn on the Love Interest
The Boy Friend Back Home
Let's Step Out
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