Dearest Enemy: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Dearest Enemy recounts the true story of Mary Murray, who cleverly delays British General Howe and his soldiers through hospitality, serving them cake, wine, and engaging conversation. Amidst all this, romantic complications arise between Mary’s daughter Jane and British officer Harry, as well as her niece Betsy and British Captain Sir John Copeland. Against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, Dearest Enemy delves into themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1925)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Dramedy
Setting: 1700s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Lorenz Hart
Book: Herbert Fields
Cast Albums
Licensing
Dearest Enemy is available for licensing in the USA through Concord Theatricals➝.
Tags
1920s, Historical, Classical, Operetta, Political, Rom-Dramedy, True Story, War
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