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 Wild Party offers a complex journey into the dark underbelly of the Jazz Age.
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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)➝
Licensing
The Wild Party is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.
UK: License Here➝
USA/Canada: License Here➝
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Black Artists, Dark, Dramatic, Edgy, Jazz, LGBTQ+, One-Act
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