Of Thee I Sing: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Of Thee I Sing is set during a fictional USA election and revolves around presidential candidate John P. Wintergreen and his campaign team. To gain popularity, Wintergreen promises to marry the winner of a beauty pageant. This sets off a series of comedic events as Wintergreen grapples with political and personal challenges that come with his decision. Of Thee I Sing addresses themes of love, democracy, and the quirks of the American political landscape.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1931)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Satire
Setting: 1930s / USA (Washington, D.C.)
Creative Team
Music: George Gershwin
Lyrics: Ira Gershwin
Book: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind
Cast Albums
Licensing
Of Thee I Sing is available for licensing in the USA through Concord Theatricals➝.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1930s, Large Cast, Original, Political, Pulitzer Prize, Satire
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