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Cabin in the Sky
The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
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Cabin in the Sky (1940), a musical fantasy by Lynn Root (book), Vernon
Duke (music), John
Latouche (lyrics). [Martin Beck Theatre, 156 perf.] When the pious Petunia Jackson ( Ethel
Waters) prays to God to spare the life of her troublesome husband, Little Joe ( Dooley Wilson), the Good Lord allows Joe six months in which to redeem himself. He even sends the Lord's General ( Todd
Duncan) to help, but his move is countered by the appearance of Lucifer Jr. ( Rex Ingram). Just as it seems Joe has turned over a new leaf, he has an argument with Petunia and she is accidentally shot. They arrive at the Pearly Gates, where Petunia's loving pleas melt the Lord's heart, so Joe is permitted to enter along with her.
Notable songs: Cabin in the Sky; Honey in the Honeycomb; Takin' a Chance on Love. One of several adventurous musicals of the 1940–41 season, which included
Pal Joey and
Lady in the Dark, the musical's relatively short run was probably attributable to its being perceived as a “Negro” show. But in its willingness to touch on fantasy (always a theatrical bugaboo), its superb
Dunham and
Balanchine dances, and its pervasive sense of restraint and tone, it was several steps ahead of its time. When it was revived in 1964 John McClain of the
Journal‐American observed, “The book by Lynn Root seems to have withstood the ravages of time wonderfully well . . . [
Cabin in the Sky] is a small classic in our time.”
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