Directed by Hollywood producer Louis Silver and Broadway choreographer Larry Ceballos, the production premiered in a private performance for servicemen on 2 September 1943 at Toronto's Victoria Theatre.
Adele Astaire "worshipped it" and thought the dancing was "simply divine.
[2] A recreation of the original production was staged in Nova Scotia during the summers of 1980, 1981 and 1982, produced by Targe Productions and presented by the Province of Nova Scotia through the department of Culture, Recreation and Fitness.
It was directed and choreographed by the original production's performers, Blanche and Alan Lund.
It also featured another original cast member, Robert John Pratt reprising his song, 'You'll get used to it.'