Sally: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Sally tells the story of a young woman named Sally who works as a dishwasher at the Alley Inn. Dreaming of a better life, she pretends to be a renowned foreign ballerina and finds herself catapulted into the glamorous world of the Ziegfeld Follies. Sally is a “rags to riches” rom-com, touching on themes of work, romance, and following your dreams.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Jazz Age (1920)

Cast: Large (20+ Roles)Female Lead

Genre: Comedy / Romance

Setting: 1920s / USA (New York, NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Jerome Kern

Lyrics: Clifford Grey

Book: Guy Bolton

Additional Music: Victor Herbert (for “Butterfly Ballet”)

Additional Lyrics: Anne Caldwell, Buddy DeSylva, P.G. Wodehouse


Cast Albums

Light Opera of New York Cast (2016)➝


Licensing

Sally is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1920s, Comedic, Legit, One-Word, Romantic


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