Saratoga: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Saratoga follows Clio Dulaine, who returns to New Orleans to seek revenge on the family that disgraced her mother. Posing as a French countess, she schemes to secure a wealthy marriage and social status. While initially plotting to manipulate a marriage proposal, love unexpectedly blossoms between her and cowboy Clint Maroon. Saratoga unfolds as a tale of love and redemption against the backdrops of New Orleans and New York.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1959)

Cast Size: 30+

Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance

Setting: 1880s / USA (Louisiana, New York)


Creative Team

Music: Harold Arlen

Lyrics: Johnny Mercer

Book: Morton DaCosta

Based On: Saratoga Trunk➝ by Edna Ferber


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1959)➝


Licensing

Saratoga is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

1950s, Based on a Book, Comedic, Dramatic, Golden Age, Jazz, Large Cast, One-Word, Romantic


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