Composer

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Noël Coward

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:17

Noël Coward's "Poor Little Rich Girl" is a one-act play that premiered on February 7, 1936, at the Lyric Theatre in London. The play is divided into three movements and tells the story of a wealthy young woman named Kay, who is bored with her life of luxury and seeks excitement and purpose. The first movement introduces Kay, who is surrounded by her servants and possessions but feels empty and unfulfilled. She longs for adventure and decides to sneak out of her house and explore the city on her own. She meets a group of street performers and becomes enamored with their carefree lifestyle. In the second movement, Kay joins the performers and travels with them to Paris. She falls in love with Pierre, a handsome musician, and they begin a passionate romance. However, Kay's father tracks her down and demands that she return home. Kay is torn between her love for Pierre and her duty to her family. The final movement sees Kay back in her luxurious home, but she is no longer content with her former life. She realizes that her experiences with the street performers and Pierre have given her a new perspective on life and she longs for more adventure. The play ends with Kay leaving her home once again, determined to find her own path in life. "Poor Little Rich Girl" is a commentary on the emptiness of wealth and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Coward's witty dialogue and clever characterization make the play both entertaining and thought-provoking. The play also features several musical numbers, including the popular song "I'll See You Again." Overall, "Poor Little Rich Girl" is a timeless exploration of the human desire for fulfillment and the search for identity.

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