Do Re Mi

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"Do Re Mi" is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and a book by Garson Kanin. The show tells the story of Hubie Cram, a small-time con man who tries to go straight and become a music promoter. With the help of his sidekick, Brains Berman, and a talented young singer named Tilda Mullen, Hubie gets involved in the music business and must navigate the tricky waters of showbiz and romance.

The musical premiered on Broadway in 1960, with a cast that included Phil Silvers as Hubie, Nancy Walker as Tilda, and John Reardon as Brains. It was a critical and commercial success, running for over 400 performances and earning several Tony Award nominations. The show's most famous song is "Make Someone Happy," which has since become a popular standard.

In 1980, a revival of "Do Re Mi" was staged in London's West End, with a new book by Kanin and additional songs by Styne and Comden & Green. The revival starred Denis Quilley as Hubie and Elaine Paige as Tilda, and ran for over a year. Despite its success in London, the revival has not been widely produced since then.