Irma la Douce (A New Musical Comedy)
Starring: Elizabeth Seal and Keith Michell, with Clive Revill; Directoed by Peter Brook; Music by Marguerite Monnot; Book & Lyrics by Alexandre Breffort (English book and lyrics by Julian More, David Heneker, and Monty Norman)
Plymouth Theatre (45th St. W. of B'way)
Set in the colorful French underworld of Paris, revolving around Irma la Douce, a successful and good-hearted prostitute, and Nestor le Fripé, a penniless law student who falls madly in love with her. Overcome by intense jealousy regarding Irma's daily clients, Nestor decides he wants her completely to himself. He adopts a disguise, transforming into a wealthy, sophisticated older gentleman named "Monsieur Oscar". As Oscar, he pays Irma a premium rate solely for her companionship, becoming her exclusive patron.
Please note horizontal fold line.