High Spirits: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

High Spirits revolves around Charles Condomine, an author who has remarried after the death of his first wife. When Charles and his second wife invite a medium, Madame Arcati, to their home for a séance during a dinner party, Charles’s deceased first wife, Elvira, is unintentionally summoned back from the afterlife. However, Elvira’s presence is only visible and audible to Charles, much to the dismay of his current wife, Ruth. High Spirits is brimming with chaos, surprises, and supernatural shenanigans, offering a whimsical exploration of the spirit world.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)

Cast Size: 12+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: 1960s / England (London)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Hugh Martin, Timothy Gray


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1964)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1960s, Fantasy, Spooky


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