Nice Work If You Can Get It: Musical Information


Synopsis

Nice Work If You Can Get It tells the story of Jimmy Winter, a well-to-do bachelor. When he unexpectedly falls in love with Billie Bendix, a spirited bootlegger, mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and romantic entanglements ensue. Nice Work If You Can Get It weaves together Gershwin’s timeless melodies with a healthy dose of madcap comedy.


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Musical Information

Musical Type

Genre

Music Genres

Jazz, Musical Theatre

Acts

Two Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)

USA (New York)

Themes


Creative Team

Music: George Gershwin

Lyrics: Ira Gershwin

Book: Joe DiPietro


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2012)➝


Licensing

Nice Work If You Can Get It is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing Options

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


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