Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World

Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World

Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World

Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World

Overview

Hilarious comedy of the worst singer in the world. In 1940s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics. Instead, she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was.

Based upon a true story, the play spins from Florence's charity recitals and extravagent balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy. For more information, click here.

Find video clips of Glorious in performance around the world here

 

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Details

  • Genre: Biography
  • Time Period: 1940s/WWII
  • Cast Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Role(s) for Senior Actor(s)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter’s plays have been produced in 40 countries around the world and translated into 30 languages. He has had three successful shows in London’s West End and a hit run on Broadway, and has twice been nominated for the Olivier Award, for Best New Play and Best New Com ...

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