"Auto-da-fé (What a Day!)" from Candide (Bernstein / Wilbur, 1956) | Ovrtur: Database of Musical Theatre History

Auto-da-fé (What a Day!)

Song Info

Song Type: Song
This song was used in programs.

Other Titles

Auto da Fé (no note)
Auto da Fe (What a Day) (no note)
Auto da fe (What a Day) (no note)
Auto-da-Fe (no note)
Auto-da-fé (no note)
Oh What a Day for a Holiday (Title used in 1959 London production)
What a Day (no note)

Notes

Same music as "What a Day." About half the lyrics are new, written by Stephen Sondheim, using the music of "Ringaroundarosy."

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