Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows the misadventures of two con artists, Lawrence Jameson and Freddy Benson. When they realize they’re both trying to work the same turf, they decide to make a wager to determine who gets to stay. The story twists and turns as the two con men compete to see who can first extract $50,000 from the wealthy Christine Colgate. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is filled with cons and romance, as the characters discover that not everything is as it seems.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2004)
Cast: Medium (12+ Roles)
Genre: Comedy
Setting: France (French Riviera)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek
Book: Jeffrey Lane
Based On: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels➝ (1988 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2005)➝
Licensing
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Jazz, Pop
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Last Reviewed: April 18, 2026
