High Society: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

High Society follows Tracy Lord, a socialite with a pending wedding. Tracy finds herself entangled in a love triangle when her ex-husband, Dexter Haven returns to complicate her impending marriage to another man. As the romantic tensions unfold, the musical explores themes of romance, loyalty, and societal expectations. High Society is an exploration of love’s complexities and the allure of high society elegance.


Musical Information

Musical Type: 1956 Film/Pre-Contemporary Musical (1997)

Cast Size: 9+

Genre: Romantic Dramedy

Setting: 1930s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter

Lyrics: Susan Birkenhead

Book: Arthur Kopit


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (1996)➝

Broadway Cast (1999)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Based on a Movie, Jazz, Romantic, Weddings


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