Some Like It Hot: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Some Like It Hot follows the story of two musicians, Joe and Jerry, who witness a mob hit and go on the run. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female band traveling to Miami. As they navigate their new identities, romantic entanglements, and the constant threat of being discovered, Some Like It Hot offers an energetic blend of comedy, romance, and adventure.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2022)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1930s / USA (California, Illinois), Mexico


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Marc Shaiman

Lyrics: Scott Wittman

Book: Matthew López, Amber Ruffin


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2023)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2020s, Bands, Based on a Movie, Black Artists, ComedicJazz


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