I Want You 1961

Opened: September 14, 1961

I Want You - 1961 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Maidman Playhouse
42nd Street New York, NY 10036

An opportunistic publisher of patriotic songs gets into trouble during World War I.

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I Want You FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in I Want You and what's the order?
My Daddy Was Right
I Want You
This is a Dollar Bill
Perfect Man
The Farewells
Remarkable
That's What the Public Wants
Ain't It Funny
So Long, Yesterday
Loyal American
The Street
Hong Kong Gong
Take Every Opportunity
Finale
You Devil You
What productions of I Want You have there been?
I Want You has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1961.

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