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Bells Are Ringing

musical by Comden, Green, and Styne
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Bells Are Ringing is a musical with music by Jule Styne and lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It premiered on Broadway in 1956 and was later adapted into a film in 1960. The musical tells the story of Ella Peterson, a switchboard operator for a telephone answering service, who falls in love with a dentist named Dr. Kitchell, a client she has never met. The plot follows Ella's attempts to get closer to him, often with the help of her friends. The show is known for its witty dialogue and memorable songs, including "Just in Time" and "The Party's Over."

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