Victor/Victoria is a genderbending musical comedy full of dance, schemes, and romance that tugs at what it means to be a performer willing to sacrifice everything for a chance to take the stage, then sacrifice it all again for love. Based on Blake Edwards’ 1982 film of the same name, the stage version of Victor/Victoria features music by Henry Mancini and Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn, and a book by Blake Edwards. Both the film and the original Broadway ... view more »
Victor/Victoria is a genderbending musical comedy full of dance, schemes, and romance that tugs at what it means to be a performer willing to sacrifice everything for a chance to take the stage, then sacrifice it all again for love. Based on Blake Edwards’ 1982 film of the same name, the stage version of Victor/Victoria features music by Henry Mancini and Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn, and a book by Blake Edwards. Both the film and the original Broadway production starred Dame Julie Andrews as Victor/Victoria.
In jazz-age Paris, singer Victoria Grant struggles to make ends meet. With some help from her flamboyant friend Toddy, Victoria ultimately achieves stardom by masquerading as a man, “Count Victor Grazinski,” who performs as a female impersonator. When macho businessman King Marchan develops feelings for “Victor” and Victoria reciprocates, comic hijinks ensue. Musical numbers include “Le Jazz Hot,” “You and Me,” “Paris By Night,” and “Crazy World.”
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