The Wild Party (Lippa): Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

The Wild Party follows a group of eccentric characters who attend a decadent party hosted by Queenie and Burrs, a volatile couple with a troubled relationship. As the night unfolds, passions ignite, secrets are revealed, and the party spirals into chaos. The musical explores themes of love, desire, betrayal, and the destructive consequences of unchecked indulgence.


Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1997)

Cast Size: 13+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1920s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Andrew Lippa


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (2000)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, DarkDramatic, Edgy, Jazz, LGBTQ+, Solo Composer


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