Can-Can: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Can-Can tells the story of dance hall owner La Môme Pistache, who defies the law by allowing her dancers to perform the scandalous Can-Can. As the authorities, led by Judge Aristide Forestier, attempt to shut them down, love interests emerge, including the romance between the free-spirited Pistache and the principled judge. Can-Can is a celebration of love, freedom, and the spirit of bohemian Paris.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1953)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1890s / France (Paris)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book: Abe Burrows
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1953)➝
Licensing
Can-Can is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1950s, Comedic, Female Lead, Golden Age, Large Cast, Original, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026