Overview
Synopsis
In a reinterpretation of the events of the Revolutionary War, Mary Murray, wife of a prominent American merchant, seduces the British general, William Howe in order to allow the American forces under Isaac Putnam and George Washington to rendezvous. She utilizes every method available, including food, drink, and her own charms.
Show Information
- Book
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Comedy
- Cast Size
- large
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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