Out of This World: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Out of This World unfolds as the god Jupiter descends from Mount Olympus to Earth with the goal of having a romantic affair with a woman named Helen. When Jupiter disguises himself as Helen’s husband, unexpected romantic entanglements ensue. Out of This World takes the audience on a journey filled with mythology, romance, and comedic twists.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1950)

Cast Size: 16+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: 1950s / Greece, USA (NYC), Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter

Book: Dwight Taylor, Reginald Lawrence

Based On: Amphitryon by Plautus


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1950)➝

Encores! Concert Cast (1995)➝


Licensing

Out of This World is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1950s, Based on a Play, Fantasy, Golden Age, Marriage


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