Fifty Million Frenchmen: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Fifty Million Frenchmen tells the story of a wealthy young American, Peter Forbes, who makes his friends a bet that he can live without his money for a month and get engaged to the woman he loves. As Peter navigates the city’s allure and eccentricities, he becomes entangled in a series of comedic misadventures. Fifty Million Frenchmen is a celebration of love and the richness of Paris.


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Musical Information

Musical Type

Genre

Music Genres

Musical Theatre

Acts

Two Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)

Themes


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter

Book: Herbert Fields


Cast Albums

Studio Cast (1991)➝


Licensing

Fifty Million Frenchmen is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Sheet Music Now➝


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