Pal Joey: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Pal Joey tells the story of a charming yet scheming nightclub performer named Joey. As Joey becomes entangled in romantic affairs with two very different women, he must navigate these relationships and the consequences of his choices. Pal Joey delves into the complexities of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness in 1930s Chicago.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1940)
Cast Size: 22+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1930s / USA (Illinois)
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Lorenz Hart
Book: John O’Hara
Cast Albums
Original New York Cast (1995)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Based on a Book, Classic, Golden Age
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