First Lady Suite: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
First Lady Suite is a collection of four one-act musicals, each focusing on different moments in American history and the women who played significant roles during those times. The musical offers glimpses into the lives of iconic first ladies, including Jacqueline Kennedy, Mamie Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Margaret Truman. Through fictionalized accounts of historical events and imagined conversations, First Lady Suite explores the challenges and triumphs of these women as they navigate their roles in the public eye.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1993)
Cast Size: 7
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: Various / USA (Washington, D.C.)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Michael John LaChiusa
Cast Albums
Original Los Angeles Cast (2002)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1990s, Classical, Obscure, Political, Solo Composer, True Story
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