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+
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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Last Reviewed: January, 2026
