Du Barry Was A Lady
Du Barry Was A Lady
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Herbert Fields and B.G. DeSylva
ISBN: DIGLIB0000141
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Overview
Louie Blore, attendant in the men's washroom of the Club Petite in New York, wins $75,000 in the Irish sweeps. Having long had his eye on the star of the floor show, May Daly, Louie seeks to win her away from Alex Barton, the young man to whom she is engaged. He tries to put Alex away with knock-out drops, but mixes up the glasses and drinks the potion himself. During his delirium, Louie 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, Louie realizes that he has no chance with May and will have to settle for her friendship.
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- Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
- Time Period: 1930s, 18th Century
- Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
- Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)