Irene: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Irene tells the story of Irene O’Dare, a spirited Irish girl who works with her mother at their music store. When she’s sent to tune a piano for wealthy businessman Donald Marshall III, romance blooms between them. However, tensions arise when Donald asks Irene to pose as a society girl. Irene is filled with romance, comedic misunderstandings, and little moments of surprise.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Jazz Age (1919)

Cast: 15+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: 1910s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Harry Tierney

Lyrics: Joseph McCarthy

Book: James Montgomery, Joseph Stein, Hugh Wheeler


Cast Albums

Broadway Cast (1973)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝


Tags

One-Word, Rom-Com


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