Meet Me in St. Louis: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Meet Me in St. Louis follows the Smith family as they anticipate the St. Louis World’s Fair. As the Smiths prepare for the fair and face the prospect of a move to New York, audiences are transported back in time to experience the inner workings of a close-knit family during the early 1900s. Meet Me in St. Louis captures the essence of family, romance, and community spirit.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: 1944 Film / Late 20th Century Musical (1989)
Cast Size: 20+
Setting: 1900s / USA (Missouri)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Book: Hugh Wheeler
Based On: Meet Me in St. Louis➝ (1944 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1991)➝
Licensing
Meet Me in St. Louis is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1980s, Based on a Movie, Child Roles, Christmas, Classic, Comedic, Dramatic, Family, Halloween, Irish References, Teen Roles
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Last Reviewed: March 6, 2026