Applause: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Applause centers on aging Broadway actress Margo Channing, who is confronted by the ambitious and cunning Eve Harrington, a fan turned aspiring performer. Eve insinuates herself into Margo’s life, ultimately aiming to steal her career, and Margo’s relationships are tested as Eve’s ruthless ambition becomes increasingly apparent. Applause explores themes of jealousy, manipulation, and the high-stakes competition of show business.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1970)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Dramedy
Creative Team
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Book: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Awards
Tony Award: Best Musical (1970)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1970)➝
Licensing
Applause is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK: License Here➝
USA/Canada: License Here➝
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Aging, Based on a Movie, Female Lead, Halloween, LGBTQ+, Metamusical, One-Word, Tony Award
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