George M! (Yankee Doodle Dandy)

Musical

Writers: John Pascal Michael Stewart George M. Cohan Mary Cohan

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1968
Genres
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast

Synopsis

The show tells the story of the singer-dancer-actor George M. Cohan's life in show business with his show-business family, and takes place from the late 1880's to 1937. The story takes George from working with his parents (Jerry and Ethel) and sister (Josie) in vaudeville as The Four Cohans to his Broadway endeavors.

Lead Characters

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