Where’s Charley?: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Where’s Charley? revolves around Charley Wykeham, a charismatic young man who becomes entangled in a series of comedic mishaps. When Charley disguises himself as his wealthy aunt so that he and his friend can pursue romance, mistaken identities and misunderstandings ensue. Where’s Charley? is comedic romp that weaves humor and farce into a twist-filled narrative.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1948)
Cast: Medium (13+ Roles)
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1890s / England
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Book: George Abbott
Based On: Charley’s Aunt➝ by Brandon Thomas
Cast Albums
Licensing
Where’s Charley? is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing Options
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Based on a Play, College, Comedic, Golden Age, School, Two-Word
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