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

Encores! Concert Cast (1998)➝


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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