Formal Menu for Dinner for Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of West Germany July 13, 1977

BOUSED PROGRAM An American Musical Overture DINNER by Carousel W altz Rodgers and Hammerstein When I Marry Mr. Snow chilled Crab Gumbo Benita Valente The creation of the American musical comedy is a cheese Straws theatrical achievement of the twentieth century. If I Loved You Breaking away from the traditions of opera and Leona Mitchell operetta, the American musical is a distinctive form William Walker Glazed Virginia Ham Simi which totally integrates music, dialogue, dance, with Brandied Peaches character and setting to tell a serious story. June Is Bustin' Out All Over Cabernet Lili Chookasian and Company Rose Corn Pudding Carousel exemplifies American musical theatre. Its tale of a boasting carnival barker and his tragic love Blow High, Blow Low Green Squash for an unassuming young girl is simple but affecting. Vinson Cole It is full of merry-go-round glitter, New England William Walker Bibb Lettuce Salad wisdom, clambakes, family life, and has an optimistic U.S. Army Chorus ending. sharp cheddar Cheese W ben the Children Are Asleep There is a great lift to the music of Carousel. The Benita Valente KorbelNaturel words are true. The total blend is American theatre at Vinson Cole its best. Lemon Chiffon Pie Soliloquy William Walker Demitasse This Was a Real Nice Clambake Company W hat's the Use of W ondrin' Leona Mitchell You'll Never Valk Alone Lili Chookasian and Company