Copacabana: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Copacabana follows the aspiring songwriter Stephen, who dreams of composing a hit musical. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the beautiful dancer, Lola. As Stephen’s songwriting career begins to soar, Lola’s talent as a dancer shines on the Copacabana stage. However, their love is put to the test when the nightclub owner, Tony, becomes infatuated with Lola. Copacabana is about the pursuit of dreams, the power of love, and the allure of showbiz.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1990)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Setting: 1940s / Cuba, USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Book: Barry Manilow
Lyrics/Book: Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman
Cast Albums
Licensing
Copacabana is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Comedic, Dramatic, Jazz, Metamusical, One-Word, Pirates, Pop, Romantic
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