Georgy Girl (musical)

Georgy Girl is a musical with music by George Fischoff, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, and a book by Tom Mankiewicz and Peter Stone. It is based on the 1966 novel Georgy Girl by Margaret Forster, and more directly, the subsequent highly successful film adaptation of the same name starring Lynn Redgrave.

The musical tells the story of Georgy, an unconventional and somewhat awkward young woman living in London during the swinging sixties. She navigates complicated relationships with her promiscuous roommate Meredith, Meredith's wealthy and older lover James Leamington, and a younger man named Jos. The story explores themes of female empowerment, self-acceptance, and societal expectations placed upon women. Georgy must ultimately decide what she wants for herself and her future, independent of the desires and pressures of those around her.

The musical Georgy Girl premiered on Broadway in 1970 at the Winter Garden Theatre. It starred Melba Moore as Georgy. Despite its source material's popularity, the Broadway production was not a success and closed after only four performances. Critical response was generally negative, with reviewers citing issues with the book and score.

While the original Broadway production was short-lived, Georgy Girl has seen occasional revivals and regional productions. The catchy title song, although not originally written for the musical, is often incorporated into productions due to its strong association with the character and story.