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Adrift in Macao : [the new musical] / books & lyrics by Christopher Durang ; music by Peter Melnick.

Title
Adrift in Macao : [the new musical] / books & lyrics by Christopher Durang ; music by Peter Melnick.
Author
Durang, Christopher, 1949-
Publication
New York, NY : Samuel French, c2009.

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Additional Authors
Melnick, Peter Rodgers
Description
85 p.; 21 cm.
Summary
"Set in 1952 in Macao, China, Adrift in Macao is a loving parody of film noir movies. Everyone that comes to Macao is waiting for something, and though none of them know exactly what that is, they hang around to find out. The characters include your film noir standards, like Lureena, the curvacious and wised-up-dame, who luckily bumps into Rick Shaw, the cynical surf and turf casino owner her first night in town. She ends up getting a job singing in his night club - perhaps for no reason other than the fact that she looks great in a slinky dress. And don't forget about Mitch, the American who has just been framed for murder by the mysteries villain McGuffin. With songs and quips, puns and farcical shenanigans, this musical parody is bound to please audiences of all ages"--P. [4] of cover.
Subject
  • Film noir > Parodies, imitations, etc
  • Musicals > Librettos
  • Macau (China) > Drama
Genre/Form
  • Drama
  • Parodies, imitations, etc.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 0573663092
  • 9780573663093
LCCN
99934014337
OCLC
  • 261123129
  • SCSB-10578379
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library