Transport yourself to the carefree world of 1920s musical comedies with The Boy Friend, a charming and lighthearted musical by Sandy Wilson. Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the story follows Polly, a wealthy but lovelorn English heiress yearning for one thing: a "boy friend." Her strict father forbids her from engaging with potential suitors because of their potential fortune-hunting motives.
Undeterred, Polly hatches a playful scheme. When a delivery boy named Tony arrives with her Pierrette costume for a fancy dress ball, they are instantly smitten. However, a hilarious misunderstanding ensues as Polly, to protect her social standing, pretends to be a poor working girl. This sets the stage for a whirlwind of romantic entanglements, mistaken identities, and playful song-and-dance numbers.
The Boy Friend is a delightful homage to the golden age of musicals. With its catchy score brimming with classic jazz and ragtime influences, witty dialogue, and endearing characters, the musical celebrates the joy of first love, the power of imagination, and the timeless spirit of romantic comedies.
1953 | London Fringe |
Original London Production London Fringe |
1953 | London Fringe |
London Production London Fringe |
1954 | West End |
West End Transfer West End |
1954 | Broadway |
Broadway Production Broadway |
1955 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
1958 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
1967 | West End |
London Revival West End |
1968 | Australia |
Australian Revival Australia |
1970 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
1984 | West End |
London Revival West End |
2003 | Regional (US) |
Regional Revival Regional (US) |
2005 | Regional (US) |
Goodspeed Revival Regional (US) |
2006 | West End |
Open Air Theatre Revival West End |
2007 | Off-Broadway |
Musicals Tonight! Concert Off-Broadway |
2019 | West End |
Menier Chocolate Factory's West End Revival West End |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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1970 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Performance | Sandy Duncan |
1970 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Best Preformance | Sandy Duncan |
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