Little Shop of Horrors: Musical Information & 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: Late 20th Century (1982)
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Horror
Setting: 1960s / USA (Skid Row)
Creative Team
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics/Book: Howard Ashman
Based On: Little Shop of Horrors➝ (1986 film)
Awards
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Musical (1983)
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1983)
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1982)➝
Licensing
Little Shop of Horrors is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing Options
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Movie, Business, Comedic, Dark, Edgy, Fantasy, Food, Horror, Popular, Pop/Rock, R&B, Work
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Last Reviewed: April 1, 2026