Grind: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Grind immerses audiences in the world of burlesque during the 1930s. Set in Depression-era Chicago, the story unfolds at a burlesque show, where performers are segregated by race. The musical explores the dynamics between the performers, the backstage crew, and the challenges they face as they thrive to keep their art alive. Grind touches on themes of resilience, race, and the ups and downs of the entertainment industry.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1985)
Cast Size: 8-10
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1930s / USA (Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: Larry Grossman
Lyrics: Ellen Fitzhugh
Book: Fay Kanin
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1985)➝
Tags
1980s, Dramatic, Gospel, Jazz, Obscure, One-Word, Original
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