Lucky in the Rain: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Lucky in the Rain unfolds as Henderson Booth, a new reporter, encounters Jane Wiley, a fellow expatriate who helps him secure a job at her newspaper. Throughout their time on the job, they experience a series of miscommunications, budding romance, and encounters with well-known figures such as Josephine Baker and Gertrude Stein. Lucky in the Rain is a romantic show touching on themes of love, ambition, and the cultural scene of the Jazz Age.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1997)
Cast Size: 15+
Setting: 1920s / France (Paris)
Creative Team
Music: Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics: Dorothy Fields, Harold Adamson
Book: Sherman Yellen
Cast Albums
Licensing
Lucky in the Rain is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Tags
1990s, Comedic, Obscure, Original, Romantic
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026