Lorelei: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Lorelei is the sequel to Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and follows the adventures of Lorelei Lee, a now wealthy widow from Little Rock, Arkansas. As Lorelei reflects on her past, she shares the story of how she and her friend Dorothy sailed to Paris in the 1920s. Lorelei is a comedic musical touching on themes of love, friendship, and the true meaning of happiness.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1974)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s / France (Paris), USA (NYC), At Sea
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Leo Robin, Adolph Green, Betty Comden
Book: Anita Loos, Joseph Fields, Kenny Solms, Gail Parent
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1973)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1970s, Comedic, Female Lead, Large Cast, Obscure, One-Word
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