Bloomer Girl: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Bloomer Girl tells the story of Evelina Applegate, a young woman abolitionist who challenges societal norms by wearing bloomers. As she navigates progress and activism, she ends up falling in love with a Kentucky man, whom she refuses to marry until he frees his slave. Bloomer Girl is an exploration of gender roles, racial equality, relationships, and social justice.
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Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Music Genres
Musical Theatre
Acts
Two-Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
USA
Recognition
Themes
Creative Team
Music: Harold Arlen
Lyrics: Yip Harburg
Book: Sig Herzig, Fred Saidy
Based On: Bloomer Girl by Lilith and Daniel Lewis James
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1944)➝
Licensing
Bloomer Girl is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Sheet Music Now➝
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