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Synopsis

Louis Blore, attendant in the men's washroom of the Club Petite in New York, wins $75,000 in the Irish sweeps. Having long had a crush on the star of the floor show, May Daly, Louis seeks to win her away from her fiancé. He tries to put Alex away with knock-out drops, but mixes up the glasses and drinks the potion himself. During his delirium Louis dreams that he is Louis XIV and that May Daly is Du Barry, his mistress. His unsuccessful pursuit of May continues through the gardens and boudoirs of 18th century Versailles. When he awakens, Louis realizes that his pursuit of May is futile and settles for her friendship.

Show Information

Book
Herbert Fields , George Gard "Buddy" DeSylva
Music
Cole Porter
Lyrics
Cole Porter
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Drama, Farce
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Louis Blore / King Louis XIV

Lead

Male

May Daly / Madame Du Barry

Lead

Female

Alice Barton / Madame de Vernay

Supporting

Female

Harry Norton / Captain of King's Guard

Supporting

Male

Alex Barton

Supporting

Male

Charley

Featured

Male

Songs

  • Where's Louie? - Ensemble
  • Ev'ry Day's a Holiday - Harry Norton, Alice Barton and Ensemble
  • It Ain't Etiquette - His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France and Vi Hennessey
  • When Love Beckoned - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
  • Come On In - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Ensemble
  • Dream Song - Four Internationals
  • Mesdames and Messieurs - Dames de la Coeur
  • Gavotte - Alice Barton and Ensemble
  • But in the Morning, No! - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France
  • Do I Love You? - Alex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
  • Do I Love You (Reprise) - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Zamore
  • DuBarry Was a Lady - Entire Company
  • Give Him the Ooh-La-La - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry
  • Well, Did You Evah! - Alice Barton and Harry Norton
  • It Was Written in the Stars - Alex Barton and Ensemble
  • L'Apres Midi d'un Boeuf - Charley and Zamore
  • Katie Went to Haiti - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and Ensemble
  • Katie Went to Haiti (Reprise) - Alex Barton and Mme. La Comtesse du Barry

- Friendship - Mme. La Comtesse du Barry and His Most Royal Majesty, The King of France

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