Saturday Night

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"Saturday Night" is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Julius J. Epstein based on the play "Front Porch in Flatbush" by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein. The story follows a group of young Brooklynites in the 1920s as they navigate love, friendship, and ambition. Gene, a restless clerk who dreams of a better life, befriends a group of wealthy Wall Street brokers and their girlfriends. Together, they attend lavish parties and dance the night away, but Gene soon realizes that their glamorous lifestyle is built on deceit and dishonesty.

As Gene's relationships with his new friends become increasingly complicated, he falls for Helen, a beautiful woman from a wealthy family. However, when he discovers that Helen's father is involved in a corrupt business deal, Gene must choose between his love for her and his loyalty to his old neighborhood. With catchy tunes and lively dance numbers, "Saturday Night" is a charming and nostalgic look at life in New York City during the Roaring Twenties. Despite being written in the 1950s, the musical did not receive a full production until 1999 and has since become a cult favorite among Sondheim fans.