Panama Hattie: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Panama Hattie tells the story of Hattie Maloney, a nightclub owner and performer who ends up finding herself in an extremely unexpected situation. As Hattie endeavors to navigate her engagement and rocky relationship with her soon-to-be stepdaughter, the musical explores themes of family, class divides, and the impact of the war on relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1940)
Cast Size: 23
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Setting: 1940s / Panama Canal
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book: Herbert Fields, Buddy DeSylva
Cast Albums
Selections from Panama Hattie (1950)➝
Licensing
Panama Hattie is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Child Role, Female Lead, Golden Age, Rom-Com
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