Can-Can is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, and a book by Abe Burrows. The story concerns the showgirls of the Montmartre dance halls during the 1890s.
The original Broadway production ran for over two years beginning in 1953, and... Wikipedia
Playwright: Abe Burrows
Lyricist: Cole Porter
Characters: La Mome Pistache, Judge Aristide Forestier, Mimi, and more
Composer: Cole Porter
First performance: May 7, 1953