Woman of the Year: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Woman of the Year tells the story of Tess Harding, a successful anchorwoman who is chosen as “Woman of the Year.” After her remarks about comic strips, Tess butts heads with Sam Craig, a famous cartoonist. As the two professionals’ tension develops into a romance, we observe the ups and downs of Tess and Sam’s marriage as they discover what truly matters in life.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1981)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: 1960s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: John Kander

Lyrics: Fred Ebb

Book: Peter Stone


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1981)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1980s, Based on a Movie, Female Lead, Rom-Com


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