The Boy Friend

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"The Boy Friend" is a romantic comedy musical set in the 1920s French Riviera. The story follows Polly, an English heiress who attends a finishing school in Nice. She falls in love with Tony, a delivery boy who poses as a wealthy aristocrat to impress her. Meanwhile, Polly's friends and fellow students also find love as they navigate the ups and downs of romance.

The musical features catchy songs and charming dance numbers, with a nod to the nostalgic charm of the 1920s. It premiered in London's West End in 1953 and has since become a popular choice for school and community theatre productions.

"The Boy Friend" is known for its light-hearted humor and delightful characters, as well as its colorful costumes and scenery. The show has been revived several times on Broadway and in London, and has inspired a number of adaptations and spin-offs.