Here's one example. She writes:
It should be noted that Babes In Toyland was never meant to tour, and when it was forced to do so after only 198
performances, the very first thing to be cut was the "Prologue." It was too long, with too much scenery, and
impossible to stage at every Tom, Dick and Harry sort oftheatre encountered on a national tour.
FACT: Actually, the original production toured with this Prologue to New England in April-May 1904 after closing on Broadway, then broke for the summer. The "Tour," which began in September 1904 was in reality two tours:
1. The A Tour used the full production and toured with most of the original cast and the Prologue. It toured from Sept. 1904 to May 1906!
2. B Tour, the second-class production, cut the Prologue, made other changes to the book and song assignment, and toured with a 20-piece orchestra from Sept. 1904 to April 1906.
The show was meant to tour, as most shows did then, with the billing "Direct From Broadway!" If a show succeeded or failed on Broadway, it could then tour with that billing. The money was made on the road.
