Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party plunges audiences into the heart of the roaring 1920s, where jazz, lust, and danger collide. Based on the 1928 narrative poem by Joseph Moncure March, this explosive musical follows Queenie and Burrs, a dysfunctional couple whose relationship teeters on the brink. In an attempt to salvage their passion, they throw a lavish, anything-goes party in their Manhattan apartment, attracting a group of colorful and unpredictable guests. As the night unfolds, Queenie’s wandering eye lands on a mysterious stranger, Black, igniting jealousy and intrigue that sends the party spiraling out of control.
As the evening progresses, the party’s hedonistic atmosphere gives way to darker, more volatile emotions. The glamorous façade quickly unravels as buried secrets, temptations, and rivalries come to light. What begins as a night of carefree indulgence turns into a tense and dangerous game, where loyalties are tested, and relationships unravel. The tension rises with each new revelation, drawing both guests and hosts into a web of betrayal and desire.
Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party boasts a thrilling, jazz-infused score that pulses with energy, capturing the exuberance and recklessness of the era. With its steamy storyline, complex characters, and high-stakes drama, the musical explores the consequences of living on the edge, where ambition and pleasure collide in spectacular and sometimes tragic fashion. This gritty, darkly brilliant show offers a captivating look at the dangers of excess, love, and betrayal.