Which state was the composer, who wrote the music and lyrics to "Around the World," born?
Around the World (musical) Around the World is a musical based on the Jules Verne novel, "Around the World in Eighty Days", with a book by Orson Welles and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. It involves an around-the-world adventure by Phileas Fogg. The expensive musical extravaganza opened on Broadway in May 1946 but it closed after 75 performances.
John Woods Duke John Woods Duke (July 30, 1899 – October 26, 1984), an American composer and pianist born in Cumberland, Maryland, became arguably best known for his art songs.