House of Flowers: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
House of Flowers unfolds on the eve of Mardi Gras at the Maison des Fleurs Brothel. The story revolves around Ottilie, one of the girls in the house, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn when Monsieur Jamison expresses interest in her. However, Ottilie, finds herself drawn to the charm of a local country boy named Royal. As the love triangle unfolds, House of Flowers explores themes of love, superstition, desire, and manipulation.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1954)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: Caribbean (Haiti)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Harold Arlen
Lyrics/Book: Truman Capote
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1954)➝
Licensing
House of Flowers is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1950s, Based on a Book, Golden Age, Rom-Dram
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