Sugar: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Sugar follows the story of two musicians, Jerry and Joe, who witness a mob hit and disguise themselves as women to escape the gangsters. From there, they join an all-female band led by the glamorous Sugar Kane, hoping to lay low and avoid trouble. Sugar captures the spirit of the Jazz Age, mixing together comedic moments, romantic entanglements, and unexpected twists.

Sugar has also been previously known under the title Some Like It Hot: The Musical.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1972)

Cast Size: 25+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1930s / USA (Florida, Illinois)


Creative Team

Music: Jule Styne

Lyrics: Bob Merrill

Book: Peter Stone

Based On: Some Like It Hot➝ (1959 film)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1972)➝

Original London Cast (1992)➝


Licensing

Sugar is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1970s, Bands, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Jazz, Large Cast, One-Word, Summer, Tap Dance


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