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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 2005

Opened: March 3, 2005
Closing: September 03, 2006

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More

The French Riviera shimmers with laughter and high jinks in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," a musical brimming with infectious tunes and witty lyrics. Sophisticated conman Lawrence Jameson, accustomed to charming wealthy women out of their fortunes, clashes with Freddy Benson, a brash American who cons women with sob stories. Their uneasy coexistence in this lucrative territory leads to a winner-take-all bet: whoever cons Christine Colgate, a young heiress, out of $50,000 first gets to stay. Hilarious chaos ensues as Lawrence and Freddy deploy their best (and worst) con artistry, with romantic entanglements and unexpected twists blurring the lines between genuine connection and elaborate schemes.



This Tony Award-nominated musical, with music by David Yazbek and lyrics by David Bryan, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Notable songs like "Give Them What They Want" and "People Like Us" capture the humor and charm of the story.


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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels History

Other Productions of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

2003   New York Reading
New York
2004   New York Reading
New York
2004   San Diego, CA (Regional) World Premiere
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2005   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2014   West End West End Premiere Production
West End

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2005 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Norbert Leo Butz

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