The show is based on the book The Merry Partners by Ely Jacques Kahn, Jr. and material found by Nedda Harrigan Logan.
[1] The show opened at the Longacre Theatre on January 31, 1985, and closed on February 3, 1985, after 25 previews and 4 performances.
The show was directed by Joe Layton, songs of the period by Edward Harrigan and David Braham, based on material compiled by Nedda Harrigan Logan and The Merry Partners by E.J.
[1] The cast included Harry Groener (Harrigan), Mark Hamill (Hart), Mark Fotopoulos (Stetson, Andrew LeCouvrier, Judge, Jonny Wild, Captain and William Gill), Clent Bowers (Archie White, Sam Nichols, Felix Barker and Uncle Albers), Cleve Asbury (Old Colonel, Billy Gross and Nat Goodwin), Barbara Moroz (The Colonel's Wife, Elsie Fay and Belle), Roxie Lucas (Eleanor and Ada Lewis), Oliver Woodall (Martin Hanley), Christopher Wells (Alfred J. Dugan, Harry Mack, Judge Hilton, and Doctor), Tudi Roche (Annie Braham Harrigan), Kenstom Ames (Chester Fox, Photographer, Newsboy and Newspaperman), Merilee Magnuson (Lily Fay, Adelaide Harrigan and Jurse), Armelia McQueen (Mrs. Annie Yeamons), Amelia Marshall (Jennie Yeamons and Newsgirl), and Christine Ebersole (Gerta Granville).
Frank Rich of The New York Times found the show dull and "aimless",[1] and so did audiences, as it closed after 25 previews and four regular performances.