High Society

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Additional Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
Book by Arthur Kopit
Based on the play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry and the MGM motion picture "High Society"

"High Society" will make its Indianapolis premiere with this Footlite production directed by Kevin D. Smith. The original Broadway production was the recipient of two Tony Award nominations and four Drama Desk Award nominations in 1998.

Wealthy Tracy Lord's ex-husband, C.K. Dexter Haven, refuses to let her marry the bland George Kittredge as planned. Meanwhile, two tabloid reporters, Mike and Liz, arrive to cover the wedding. Hilarious conflict ensues when Tracy ends up falling in love with Mike and George falls in love with Liz. On the eve of the wedding the ceremony is called off and a double wedding eventually results.