By the Beautiful Sea: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
By the Beautiful Sea follows the story of Lottie Gibson, a famous performer, who returns to her family’s boarding house in Coney Island for the summer. When a charming actor named Dennis Emery comes to town with plans to perform Shakespeare, Lottie tries to help him out financially. But Dennis has his own secrets, and chaos ensues as everyone tries to protect their reputations. By the Beautiful Sea touches on themes of love, family, fame, and the performing arts.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1954)
Cast Size: 20+
Creative Team
Music: Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics/Book: Dorothy Fields
Book: Herbert Fields
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1954)➝
Licensing
By the Beautiful Sea is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Tags
1950s, Comedic, Golden Age, Obscure, Original, Romantic, Summer, Teen Roles
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026