Roberta: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Roberta is set in the glamorous world of 1930s Paris, where high society and the jazz scene collide. The story follows the romance between John, an American football player, and Stephanie, a young woman employed at the Parisian fashion house, Roberta. Against a backdrop of glamour and intrigue, Roberta explores themes of elegance, passion, and the allure of timeless love.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1933)
Cast Size: 15+
Setting: 1930s / France (Paris), USA
Creative Team
Music: Jerome Kern
Lyrics/Book: Otto Harbach
Based On: Gowns by Roberta by Alice Duer Miller
Cast Albums
Licensing
Roberta is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1930s, Based on a Book, Comedic, Legit, One-Word, Romantic
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026