Morocco Bound

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"Morocco Bound" is a musical comedy that was first produced on Broadway in 1927. The show is set in Morocco and tells the story of a young American woman named Doris Roberts who travels there to marry her fiancé, only to discover that he has been unfaithful. She then falls in love with a charming thief named Ali-Ben-Hassan, who helps her to recover her stolen jewels and win the heart of the man she truly loves.

The music for "Morocco Bound" was composed by Jay Gorney, with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, and the book was written by Harold Atteridge. The show featured a number of popular songs, including "Let's Do It," "Can't We Be Friends," and "More Than You Know." The original Broadway production starred Gertrude Lawrence and Clifton Webb, and the show was later adapted into a film in 1929. While not as well-known as some of the other musicals of its time, "Morocco Bound" was a popular and successful show in its day.