Adele is a musical in three acts with book, music and lyrics by Adolf Philipp, written also under the pseudonyms "Jean Briquet" and "Paul Hervé". Its music is by Jean Briquet and Adolf Philipp, original French book and lyrics by Paul Hervé, and English adaptation by Adolf Philipp and Edward A. Paulton. The plot concerns a French girl who falls in love with the son of her father's business rival. Productions The Broadway production opened on August 28, 1913, at the Longacre Theatre, transferring to the Harris Theatre and ran for a total of 196 performances. It was directed by Ben Teal and produced by Joseph P. Bickerton Jr. Natalie Alt played the titular role. Georgia Caine was Mme. Myrianne de Neuville, Hal Forde was Baron Charles de Chantilly and Craufurd Kent was Robert Friebur. The West End London production opened at the Gaiety Theatre on May 30, 1914. Adele was played by Carolyn Thompson and Neuvelle by Georgina Caine. Song list Act I It's Love - Adele, Henri Parmaceau, Babiole and Jacques Is It Worth While? - Adele Adele - Adele Like Swallow Flying - Mme. Myrianne de Neuville and Baron Charles de Chantilly (A) Honeymoon with You - de Neuville and de Chantilly Paris! Good-Bye! - de Chantilly Adele - de Chantilly and Girls Act II Wedding Bells - Babiole, Jacques, Bridesmaids and Ushers Yours for Me, and Mine for You - Adele, de Chantilly, de Neuville, Robert Friebur, Babiole, Jacques, Bridesmaids and Ushers Matter of Opinion - de Neuville, de Chantilly and Friebur Close Your Eyes - de Chantilly and Adele When the Little Birds Are Sleeping - Friebur and Adele The Clock Is Striking Ten - Adele, de Chantilly, de Neuville, Friebur, Babiole, Parmaceau, Alfred Friebur, Jacques, Bridesmaids and Ushers Yesterday - Adele Act III You Are a Very Nice Boy - de Neuville, Friebur, Girls and Boys Strawberries and Cream - de Chantilly and Adele My Long Lost Love, Lenore - Parmaceau Gay Soldier Boy - Babiole, Jacques, Girls and Boys A Waste of Time to Plan - Adele, de Chantilly, de Neuville and Friebur External links Adele at the IBDB database Broadway musicals West End musicals 1913 musicals References