Whoop-Up: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Whoop-Up takes place at a roadhouse situated on a Native American reservation in Montana, where Glenda, the pragmatic owner, eagerly anticipates the return of her cowboy sweetheart, Joe Champlain. However, Glenda and Joe’s reunion doesn’t go as planned, leading to a chaotic showdown. Whoop-Up is a dramedy filled with romance, mishaps, and unexpected twists.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1958)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: 1950s / USA (Montana)


Creative Team

Music: Moose Charlap

Lyrics: Norman Gimbel

Book: Cy Feuer, Ernest Martin


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1958)➝


Tags

1950s, Based on a Book, Golden Age, Jazz, Obscure


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