How well do you know the charming musical *She Loves Me*? This beloved show, based on Miklós László's 1937 play *Parfumerie*, has inspired several adaptations, including the classic films *The Shop Around the Corner* and *You've Got Mail*. Test your knowledge of its delightful characters, memorable songs, and fascinating history. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this heartwarming tale, discover fun trivia about this cult-favorite musical!
Adaptations
- MGM had plans for a film adaptation of 'She Loves Me' starring Julie Andrews and directed by Harold Prince in the late 1960s, but the project was eventually scrapped under new studio management.
International Productions
- This musical has seen several adaptations, including the 1940 film "The Shop Around the Corner" and the 1998 film "You've Got Mail".
Musical Composition
- "She Loves Me" is a musical adaptation of the 1937 play "Parfumerie" by Hungarian playwright Miklós László.
- The 1964 London production of 'She Loves Me' made significant changes to its musical numbers, including replacing 'I Resolve' with 'Heads I Win'.
- The song 'Twelve Days To Christmas' was revised for the 1993 Broadway Revival of 'She Loves Me' and has been used in subsequent productions.
- The song 'Tell Me I Look Nice' was cut from 'She Loves Me' prior to its opening, showing the evolving nature of the show's musical lineup during production phases.
Production Facts
- "She Loves Me" first premiered on Broadway in 1963 and ran for 301 performances.
- Although its original Broadway run was not financially successful, "She Loves Me" gradually became a cult classic.
- The story revolves around Budapest shop employees Georg and Amalia, who are unaware that they are each other's secret pen pals.
- The 2016 Broadway revival of "She Loves Me" was the first ever Broadway show to be live-streamed.
- Characters like Georg and Amalia express their hidden affections through letters, leading to a series of misunderstood interactions.
- The setting of the story, Maraczek's Parfumerie, is almost a character in itself, central to the unfolding drama.
- The climax of the musical occurs during the Christmas season, adding a festive element to the resolution of the main characters' arcs.
- During the original Broadway production of 'She Loves Me', which premiered in 1963, the Eugene O'Neill Theatre's small size was a contributing factor to its modest profit despite running for 302 performances.
- Barbara Cook, who played Amalia in the original Broadway production of 'She Loves Me', made 'Vanilla Ice Cream' one of her signature songs in her concert career starting in 1975.
- The musical 'She Loves Me' saw revivals in significant venues like the Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadway and the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, indicating its enduring appeal over decades.
