Roberta is a 1933 musical comedy with music by Jerome Kern, and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. It is based on the novel Gowns by Roberta by Alice Duer Miller. The plot revolves around an American football player, John Kent, who inherits a Parisian fashion house and falls in love with the chief designer, Stephanie. The musical features a blend of romance, comedy, and music, with memorable songs such as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Yesterdays." It explores themes of love, ambition, and cultural differences, while also showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of Paris in the 1930s.
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