Synopsis of No, No, Nanette
- Setting: The story is set primarily in a cottage in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Plot Overview:
The farcical story revolves around three couples who find themselves together at the cottage amidst a blackmail scheme. The plot is filled with romantic mishaps, deception, and comedic misunderstandings.Central to the story is Jim Smith, a millionaire who made his fortune in the Bible publishing business. He is married to Sue, who is very frugal. They want to teach their ward, Nanette, to be a respectable young woman. However, Nanette and the other characters get caught up in a series of humorous situations involving love, money, and mistaken identities. - Genre: Musical comedy with lively music, dance, and light-hearted humor.
- Themes: The play explores themes of love, social manners, the clash between prudence and indulgence, and the chaos that ensues from secrets and misunderstandings.