HIS MAJESTY’S

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 89, 6 July 1927, Page 15

HIS MAJESTY’S

“LADY, BE GOOD” As a bright dancing show “Lady, Be Good,”'is to be cordially recommended. The first qualification for an engagement in this production must have been ability to shake an agile knee, for all the principals do so with zest and, of course, the chorus, as a well-behaved chorus should do, revels in “peppy stepping.” “Lady, Be Good” has a pretty musical score by George Gerswin, whose productions have been leading American light-opera successes. The book is the same as most musical comedy books, but it provides excellent pegs for the comedy merchants and Messrs. Jimmy Godden and Charlton Morton and effervescent, delightful Elsie Prince perform prodigies in the humour department. Both Miss Prince and Mr. Godden have parts that offer more scope than those in “No, No, Nanette.” Other members of the company do their best to make the production go with a swing and particular mention must be made of Mr. Leonard Rich, a “juvenile” who can act with ease and dance delightfully. His duet and eccentric dance with Miss Prince—- “ Swiss Miss”—was one of the big moments of an enjoyable evening. “Lady, Be Good” will continue through the week.