Some Like It Hot at Keller Auditorium

The Story of Some Like It Hot

The show is set in the early 1930s just prior to the end of the Prohibition era. Two male jazz musicians, Joe and Jerry, witness the mob commit a crime at the Speakeasy where they are playing. Rather than allow the mobster to try to kill them, the musicians decide to go on the run.

They put on women’s clothing and join a touring all-female swing big band called Sweet Sue and the Society Syncopators. While touring, the two fall in love with the band’s singer, Sugar Kane. They must keep their real identities hidden, but they both hope to gain the favor of Sugar Kane.

As the group tours, relationships form that threaten to expose Joe and Jerry as men. The gangsters and the FBI become involved, spotting Jerry and Joe from their tap-dancing routines, further complicating the groups movement to performances and its ability to find new investors.

Jerry, now identifying as Daphne, falls falls for an investor, leading to a marriage proposal. They can't keep their identities hidden forever, but that doesn't alter their feelings for each other. As Prohibition expires, everyone is able to move on with their new lives.

Show origins

This beloved musical comedy was written in 2022 with Marc Shaiman’s music and lyrics, Scott Wittman’s lyrics, and Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s book. It received 13 nominations for the 76th Tony Awards. It also won Best Costumes and Best Choreography, meaning you will love the visual portions of the show as much as the beautiful music and lyrics. It features exquisite tap-dancing numbers, too.

This musical follows the entertaining story told in the 1959 movie. The film starred the beautiful Marilyn Monroe, making it highly popular at the time and for generations that followed. The new musical retells this cherished story from the film with a twist while maintaining the vintage comedy and musical styles from the film.

History

Some Like It Hot began its run at the Shubert Theater on Broadway in late 2022. Its last performance was near the end of 2023. The shows North American tour started in 2024 and continues at this time. You now can watch the show in your classic theater in Portland.

Some Like It Hot won the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy Award in 2023. Some of the most famous songs from the musical include:

• Some Like It Hot
• You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him)
• Baby, Let’s Get Good
• A Darker Shade of Blue
• Let’s Be Bad

Keller Auditorium

The Portland is considered one of best areas for vibrant nightlife. Enjoy an entire day or night of activities around going to this Broadway Show in Portland.

The Keller Auditorium has plenty of safe parking options nearby. You also can use public transportation to reach the venue safely. Even though Keller Auditorium has a authentic theater design, the modern seats are comfortable. 

Whether you appreciate the original 50's film or are new to the story of Some Like It Hot, you will enjoy this version of the story. While the characters go through their trip of a lifetime, you’ll be right alongside them!

Some Like It Hot brings all the heart and entertainment you expect with modern musical comedies. Order your passes now to attend Some Like It Hot at Keller Auditorium in Portland on Thursday 4th September 2025, prices from as little as $7!