Sweet Charity: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Sweet Charity follows the adventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopeful dance hall hostess who is looking for love and a better life. Despite disappointments in her romantic endeavors, Charity remains resilient and continues to search for her happily ever after. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about self-worth and the true meaning of love. Sweet Charity touches on themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1966)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance

Setting: 1960s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Cy Coleman

Lyrics: Dorothy Fields

Book: Neil Simon

Based On: Nights of Cabiria➝ (1969 film)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1966)➝

Original London Cast (1967)➝

Studio Cast (1995)➝

Broadway Cast (2005)➝


Licensing

Sweet Charity is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1960s, Based on a Movie, Classic, Comedic, Dramatic, Female Leads, Popular, Romantic, Two-Word


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