| The Three Musketeers | |
|---|---|
| Music | Rudolf Friml |
| Lyrics | P.G. Wodehouse Clifford Grey |
| Book | William Anthony McGuire |
| Basis | The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, père |
| Productions | 1928 Broadway 1930 West End 1984 Broadway revival |
The Three Musketeers is a musical with a book by William Anthony McGuire, lyrics by Clifford Grey and P. G. Wodehouse, and music by Rudolf Friml. It is based on the classic 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas, père. Set in France and England in 1626, it recounts the adventures of a young man named d'Artagnan after he leaves home to become a Musketeer of the Guard. The three men of the title are his friends Athos, Porthos and Aramis.
The original 1928 production on Broadway, and a 1930 West End run, both starring Dennis King as d'Artagnan, were successful, but a 1984 attempt at a much-revised Broadway revival flopped.