Little Shop of Horrors: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Little Shop of Horrors follows Seymour Krelborn, a downtrodden floral assistant, who discovers a carnivorous plant he names Audrey II. The plant quickly becomes the store’s main attraction, bringing sudden success to Seymour and the flower shop. The only catch is that Audrey II has an appetite for human blood, and as the plant grows, so does its demand for fresh victims. Little Shop of Horrors is a campy tale of ambition, love, and Faustian bargains.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1982)

Cast Size: 8

Genre: Comedy / Horror

Setting: 1960s / USA (Skid Row)


Creative Team

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics/Book: Howard Ashman


Awards

Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (1983)

New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1983)


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1982)➝

Broadway Cast (2003)➝

Off-Broadway Cast (2019)➝


Licensing

Little Shop of Horrors is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1980s, Based on a MovieComedic, Dark, Edgy, Fantasy, Food, HorrorPopular


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