Irma La Douce was introduced to audiences in Paris on November 12, 1956, at Théâtre Gramont, with music by Marguerite Monnot and English book/lyrics by Julian More, David Heneker, and Monty Norman. The West End run began July 17, 1958, and extended to 1,512 performances, before Broadway opened on September 29, 1960, at Plymouth Theatre and later moved to Alvin Theatre. The enduring story gained a 1963 film adaptation directed by Billy Wilder, starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Elizabeth Seal earned the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical on Broadway in 1961 for her performance in the show. In 2014, Encores! City Center staged a revival, reaffirming Irma La Douce’s place in musical theatre history. The show’s music and songs remain documented through official cast recordings, with the original Broadway cast recording (1960) and subsequent reissues. For current productions and performances, Concord Theatricals continues to license the stage version.
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