Li'l Abner - Plot Synopsis

[RobR]

Posted: 6/26/06 at 8:46pm

I've been filling in my CD collection gaps and finally got round to purchasing the remastered 'Li'l Abner' - now I have a vague idea of the plot Dogpatch being used as a nuclear testing site, but that's about it. Its such an American show that I can't find any record of it having been performed anytime in the UK, so anyone able to provide a synopsis and bit of background?

Many thanks.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:29pm

Here is the link to the rightsholder for the musical. They have a good synopsis.

http://www.tamswitmark.com/musicals/lilabner.html

I think the show was considered too "American" to transfer to the UK.

Updated On: 6/26/06 at 09:29 PM

[justagirl2]

Posted: 6/26/06 at 9:38pm

That is a pretty good synopsis...I was just in this show, if you have any more questions about the plot, PM me!

[sondheimboy2]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:19am

Thanks for finding that link, allofmylife, that would have taken a hell of a lot of typing.

And, yes, production of "Li'l Abner" would go over in the U.K. about as well as a production of the "Andy Capp" musical would over here. Even with his cheezy fries available in every mini-mart...

[allofmylife]

Posted: 6/27/06 at 12:27am

NOW, the show would play perfectly in London because you poor lads and ladies have been exposed to Jerry Springer and his trailerpark menangerie.