House of Flowers

Musical

Writers: Truman Capote Harold Arlen

Overview

Show Information

Music
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1954
Genres
Romance
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast

Synopsis

House of Flowers is the story of an evil brothel owner, Madame Fleur, and her attempts to murder the fiancé of her star girl, Ottilie. Fearing that Ottilie will leave the brothel, Madame Fleur arranges for men to seal Ottilie's fiancé, Royal, in a barrel and toss him into the ocean. Lucky, Royal escapes the dangers of the sea by taking refuge on the back of a turtle. Ottilie and Royal are married and live happily ever after.

Lead Characters

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