Lady, Be Good

Musical

Writers: Guy Bolton Fred Thompson George Gershwin Ira Gershwin

Overview

Show Information

Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1924
Genres
Comedy, Farce, Romance
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Connecticut, 1925
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, young adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

When the orphaned Dick and Susie Trevor are evicted and living on the street with a thunderstorm on the horizon, they are eager to sacrifice him- or herself to help the other. In desperation, they crash the garden party of wealthy Jo Vanderwater for a free meal. Dick loves Shirley Vernon but is ashamed to pursue her because of his financial situation. Jo is interested in Dick, and it turns out that she was behind the eviction, as a ploy to get his attention. Meanwhile Susie finds herself falling for Jack, a charming, but seemingly penniless, man she meets at the party. Luckily, all turns out well when Jack turns out to be worth millions! Thus Susie marries Jack; Dick is able to marry his love, Shirley; and the wealthy lawyer, Watty, marries the equally wealthy Josephine.

Lead Characters

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