The Wild Party (LaChiusa): Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
LaChiusa’s The Wild Party is set in the vibrant 1920s and is an adaptation of the book-length poem of the same name. Queenie and Burrs, an unstable couple, throw a decadent party that delves into the depths of desire and betrayal. Amidst a whirlwind of passion, secrets unravel and the guests face the consequences of their actions. The musical is a journey into the dark underbelly of the Jazz Age.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2000)
Cast Size: 15
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Michael John LaChiusa
Book: George C. Wolfe
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2000)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Black Artists, Dark, Dramatic, Edgy, Jazz, LGBTQ+, One-Act
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