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

Genre

Music Genres

Musical Theatre

Acts

Two-Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)

USA (NYC)

Recognition


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

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