One Touch of Venus: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
One Touch of Venus centers around Rodney Hatch, a humble barber who accidentally brings to life a statue of Venus from an art museum. Venus, charmed by the world, attempts to embark on a romantic adventure with Rodney. However, things are complicated by the fact that Rodney is engaged. One Touch of Venus is an exploration of love, the divine, and the randomness of life, weaving together elements of classic mythology.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1943)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
Creative Team
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics/Book: Ogden Nash
Book: S.J. Perelman
Based On: The Tinted Venus➝ by Thomas Anstey Guthrie
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1943)➝
Licensing
One Touch of Venus is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Art, Based on a Book, Comedic, Fantasy, Golden Age, Legit, Magic, Romantic
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Last Reviewed: February 23, 2026
