The New Yorkers: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

The New Yorkers is set in New York City during the Prohibition era and revolves around Alice Wentworth, a wealthy socialite. Although she is engaged to a British aristocrat, she falls for a charismatic bootlegger named Al Spanish. As the characters navigate love triangles, mistaken identities, and the speakeasy scene, The New Yorkers serves as a satirical commentary on the social dynamics of the time.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Jazz Age (1930)

Cast: Large (20+ Roles)

Genre: Comedy / Satire

Setting: 1920s / USA (Florida, NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Cole Porter

Book: Herbert Fields


Cast Albums

Encores! Cast (2017)➝


Licensing

The New Yorkers is not currently available for licensing.


Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1930s, Comedic, NYC, Satirical


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