Higher and Higher (musical)

Higher and Higher is a musical comedy with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and book by Gladys Hurlbut and Joshua Logan and produced by Dwight Deere Wiman.

Higher and Higher premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on April 4, 1940 and closed on August 24, 1940, after 108 performances.

It was directed by Joshua Logan, with choreography by Robert Alton, scenic design by Jo Mielziner and costume design by Lucinda Ballard.

The cast starred Jack Haley, Marta Eggerth, and Shirley Ross, with Leif Erickson and Lee Dixon and included Vera-Ellen and June Allyson.

A film based on the stage musical was released in 1943, starring Jack Haley.