 The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 1  October 1941 and had 326 performances. The opening night cast  included Nancy Walker (I) (qv), who originated her movie role in  the play, and June Allyson (qv), Kenny Bowers (I) (qv),  Tommy Dix (qv), Jack Jordan (I) (qv) and Stanley Donen (qv),  all of whom are also in this film but with different roles; and  Rosemary Lane (qv). Gil Stratton (qv) was brought out to  Hollywood at the same time but appeared in _Girl Crazy (1943)_ (qv)  instead, although some say he had a small role in this film. A 1963  off