Stage Musicals - "Gigi", signed Leslie Caron

Stage Musicals -"Gigi" first day cover, featuring and signed by Leslie Caron who starred in the title role. London, WC1 (where Bloomsbury Theatre is based) postmark 24.02.2011.

"Gigi" is a well-known stage musical based on a novella of the same name by French author Colette. The story revolves around a young girl in Paris who is groomed to become a courtesan in the early 20th century. The musical has seen various adaptations and revivals over the years.
"Gigi" was adapted into a highly successful stage musical that premiered on Broadway in 1973. What makes this particularly interesting is that the story had already been turned into a successful film years earlier, in 1958. The non-musical film adaptation of "Gigi" was released starring Leslie Caron (featured in design) in the title role. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The musical, like the film, has enjoyed its own share of acclaim and success, making "Gigi" a notable example of a story that has been well-received in multiple forms of media.