Woman of the Year: Musical Information & 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 relationship as they discover what truly matters in life.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1981)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Comedy / Romance

Setting: 1960s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: John Kander

Lyrics: Fred Ebb

Book: Peter Stone

Based On: Woman of the Year➝ (1942 film)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1981)➝


Licensing

Woman of the Year is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1980s, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Female Lead, Romantic, Work


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