The Three Musketeers

Recently Updated

The Three Musketeers is a musical based on the classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas. The story follows a young man named D'Artagnan who travels to Paris to join the Musketeers, the elite guard of King Louis XIII. Upon arrival, D'Artagnan immediately becomes embroiled in the political machinations of the day, including a plot by the nefarious Cardinal Richelieu to discredit the queen of France.

Along with his new friends, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, D'Artagnan fights to protect the honor of the queen and the throne of France, while also engaging in a series of exciting sword fights and duels. The story is also complicated by the presence of Milady de Winter, a dangerous and alluring spy who is working for the cardinal.

The musical features a score by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart, including such memorable songs as "Only a Rose," "Fighting for You," and "The Three Musketeers." The show has been staged numerous times since its premiere in 1928 and remains a beloved classic of musical theater.