A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE
Louisiana Purchase
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 6w, 10m
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by Morrie Ryskind
Based on a story by B.G. DeSylva
A political satire lampooning Huey Long and his stronghold on Louisiana politics.
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Cast Size
6w, 10m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Period, Parody/Spoof -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1940s/WWII
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
Media
"Berlin's score is one of his best, with no fewer than seven showstoppers."
— Hollywood Reporter
"4 stars out of 4!...Highly sophisticated Berlin, full of big-band jazz and tight vocal harmonies."
— USA Today
"An unjustly forgotten gem. One of the funniest and sharpest political satires!"
— Examiner.com
"Pure heaven."
— Variety
"We're sold on Louisiana Purchase."
— New York Daily News
"Berlin's score is one of his best, with no fewer than seven showstoppers."
— Hollywood Reporter
"A sly political satire."
— New York Magazine
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Jazz
- Dance Requirements Difficult
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Large
- Chorus Size Medium
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.