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Synopsis

The show concerns the wealthy Sir Anthony and Mrs. Malaprop's attempts to arrange a marriage between Sir Anthony's son, Jack, and Mrs. Malaprop's daughter, Lydia. Trouble occurs when identities are concealed, various love letters are misdirected and duels for honor are botched. In the end, all is well and multiple marriages are celebrated.

Show Information

Lyrics
Bruce Geller
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
large
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Large Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jack Absolute

Lead

Male

Baritone

Lydia

Lead

Female

Soprano

Bag

Supporting

Male

Bob Acres

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Lucy

Supporting

Female

Soprano

O'Trigger

Supporting

Male

Sir Anthony

Supporting

Male

Bass

Mrs. Malaprop

Supporting

Female

Alto

Lady Barter

Featured

Female

Lady Climber

Featured

Female

Lady Garter

Featured

Female

Lady Slattern-Lounger

Featured

Female

Page

Featured

Male

Silent

Sir Percival Crumble

Featured

Male

Sir Roger Backstep

Featured

Male

Sir Thomas Standpat

Featured

Male

Sir William Holdfast

Featured

Male

The Grenadiers

Ensemble

Male

The Ladies

Ensemble

Female

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