Whoop-Up: Musical Information & 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 / Western
Setting: 1950s / USA (Montana)
Creative Team
Music: Moose Charlap
Lyrics: Norman Gimbel
Book: Cy Feuer, Ernest Martin, Dan Cushman
Based On: Stay Away, Joe by Dan Cushman
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1958)➝
Licensing
Whoop-Up is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
1950s, Based on a Book, Golden Age, Jazz, Obscure, Two-Word, Western
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026