Calamity Jane: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Calamity Jane follows the adventures of the legendary sharpshooter, Calamity Jane, as she strives to prove her skills and find her place in a male-dominated world. Along the way, she encounters many characters like the flamboyant saloon owner, Henry Miller, and the elegant actress, Adelaide Adams. Through laughter, romance, and a touch of chaos, Calamity Jane learns valuable lessons about identity, acceptance, and the meaning of friendship.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1961)
Cast Size: 18+
Genre: Western
Setting: 1870s / USA (South Dakota, Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: Sammy Fain
Lyrics: Paul Francis Webster
Adaptation: Ronald Hanmer, Phil Park
Cast Albums
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Movie, Country, Female Lead, Western
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