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


Cast Albums

Studio Cast (1994)➝

Off-Broadway Cast (2003)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1980s, Animals, Based on a Book, MysteryTravel


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