A Catered Affair: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
A Catered Affair follows the story of Janey, a young woman who decides to have a simple and modest wedding ceremony despite pressure from her mother, Aggie, to have a more elaborate affair. As tensions rise and family secrets are revealed, A Catered Affair explores the complexities of family relationships and societal expectations in the 1950s.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: John Bucchino
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Based On: The Catered Affair by Paddy Chayefsky; The Catered Affair➝ (1956 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2008)➝
Licensing
A Catered Affair is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Links
Sheet Music: NewMusicalTheatre➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Movie, Based on a Play, Dramatic, Family, One-Act, Weddings
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Last Reviewed: April 10, 2026