LERNER AND LOEWE'S PAINT YOUR WAGON at THE MUNY

Dates: (7/27/2019 - 8/2/2019 )

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THE MUNY

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ST LOUIS,MO 63112

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Paint Your Wagon is a musical comedy set in the midst of the California Gold Rush of 1853. The story follows Ben Rumson, a grizzled miner, and his teenage daughter Jennifer. When they encounter a gold nugget near a wagon accident, Ben stakes his claim and a new town, Rumson Town, explodes practically overnight. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of riches, flood into the lawless settlement, creating a wild and unruly community.

As Rumson Town thrives, Jennifer finds herself smitten with Julio, a handsome Mexican prospector. This blossoming romance sparks tension, as the town is made up entirely of men, yearning for female companionship. Meanwhile, a Mormon arrives with his two wives, further stirring the pot and raising questions about morality and cultural clashes in this gold-obsessed frontier town.

The musical features a catchy score by Lerner and Loewe, the songwriting duo behind classics like My Fair Lady. Songs like "Wand'rin' Star," "I Talk to the Trees," and the showstopping "They Call the Wind Maria" perfectly capture the spirit of the Gold Rush era, with a blend of adventure, humor, and yearning.

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