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Call Me Madam

by Irving Berlin, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

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A political-satire, star-vehicle for Ethel Merman by Irving Berlin.

Story:

Sally Adams becomes Ambassador of Lichtenburg and charms Cosmo Constanstine with her undiplomatic manner. Meanwhile, her press attache, Keneth Gibson, falls in love with Princess Maria.

: Composer and Lyricist
Irving Berlin

: Librettist
Howard Lindsay

: Librettist
Russel Crouse

Premiere
1953 Film

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Imperial Theatre

Opening Night: Oct 12, 1950

Total Performances: 644

Original Cast: Ethel Merman, Paul Lukas, Russell Nype, Galina Talva, Pat Harrington, Alan Hewitt, Tommy Rall and Nathaniel Frey

Director: George Abbott

Choreographer: Jerome Robbins

Musical Director: Jay Blackton

Orchestrations: Don Walker

Scenic Design: Raoul Pène Du Bois

Costume Design: Raoul Pène Du Bois

1953 Film Version

Movie Name: Call Me Madam

Type: Hollywood Musical

Director: Walter Lang

Screenplay: Arthur Sheekman

Starring: Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Vera-Ellen, George Sanders, Billy De Wolfe, Helmut Dantine, Walter Slezak, Steven Geray, Ludwig Stössel, Lilia Skala, Charles Dingle, Emory Parnell, Percy Helton