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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