Of Thee I Sing: Musical Information & 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

Genre

Music Genres

Jazz, Musical Theatre

Acts

Two Acts

Format

Book Musical

Basis

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)

USA (Washington, D.C.)

Recognition

Themes


Creative Team

Music: George Gershwin

Lyrics: Ira Gershwin

Book: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind


Awards

Pulitzer Prize: Drama (1932)


Cast Albums

Broadway Cast (1952)➝

Studio Cast (1987)➝


Licensing

Of Thee I Sing is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


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