St. Louis Woman: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
St. Louis Woman revolves around a love triangle involving Della Green and two men who are vying for her affection: Biglow Brown and Little Augie. As the characters navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and ambition, St. Louis Woman explores themes of passion, desire, and the impact of societal expectations on personal relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1946)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1890s / USA (Missouri)
Creative Team
Music: Harold Arlen
Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
Book: Arna Bontemps, Countee Cullen
Based On: God Sends Sunday by Arna Bontemps
Cast Albums
Licensing
St. Louis Woman is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Based on a Book, Black Artists, Blues, Dramatic, Golden Age, Large Cast
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026
