Wildcat: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Wildcat follows the story of Wildcat Jackson, who arrives in a small oil town with dreams of striking it rich. As she navigates the male-dominated world of oil drilling, she faces challenges along the way. Through her journey, Wildcat learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the meaning of success.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: 1910s / Wild West


Creative Team

Music: Cy Coleman

Lyrics: Carolyn Leigh

Book: N. Richard Nash


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1961)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝


Tags

1960s, Feel-Good, Female Lead, One-Word, Original, Western


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