The Well of Romance is a 1930 musical comedy operetta in two acts with book and lyrics by Preston Sturges and music by H. Maurice Jacquet. It was Sturges' fourth production to appear on Broadway.
The Broadway production was staged by Benrimo, choreographed by Leon Leonidoff and Florence Rogge, with chorus direction by Jacques Pintel. It was produced by G. W. McGregor. The Well of Romance opened on 7 November 1930 at the Craig Theatre, and ran for just 8 performances, closing on 12 November.
Appearing in the ensemble was a young Mary Martin in her third Broadway production.
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