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Irene (Revised 1973)
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 4m
Book by Hugh Wheeler and Joseph Stein
From an Adaptation by Harry Rigby
Based on the Original Play by James Montgomery
Music by Harry Tierney
Lyrics by Joseph McCarthy
Additional Lyrics and Music by Charles Gaynor & Otis Clements
The longest-running Broadway show of its era, Irene is a charming romantic comedy about a young Irish girl who falls for a society gentleman during the Roaring Twenties.
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Cast Size
4w, 4m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Period, Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee: Four 1973 Tony Awards
Winner! 1973 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (George S. Irving)
Winner! 1973 Theatre World Award
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Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1920s
- SettingVarious locations in New York City. 1919-1925.
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features Drag Performance
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Media
“An evening of light-hearted fun.” – National Review
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Dance Requirements Moderate
- Vocal DemandsDifficult
- Orchestra Size Large
- Chorus Size Large
Licensing & Materials
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