Lucky Stiff: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Lucky Stiff is a farcical musical that follows the story of Harry Witherspoon, a shoe salesman who suddenly learns about his recently deceased uncle’s unexpected will. In order to inherit six million dollars, Harry must take his uncle’s embalmed body on an all-expenses-paid vacation to Monte Carlo. As Harry navigates the absurd challenges thrown his way, the musical unfolds with madcap adventure, mistaken identities, quirky characters, and unexpected twists.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1988)
Cast Size: 10
Genre: Farce / Murder Mystery
Setting: 1980s / England (London), France, Monaco, USA (New Jersey)
Creative Team
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics/Book: Lynn Ahrens
Based On: The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo by Michael Butterworth
Cast Albums
Licensing
Lucky Stiff is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Animals, Based on a Book, Mystery, Travel, Two-Word
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