"Pal Joey" is a musical that premiered in 1940, featuring music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. The story follows a charming but unscrupulous nightclub singer named Joey Evans, who navigates love and ambition in the world of show business. The musical is known for its sophisticated score and memorable songs, including "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." The original production was groundbreaking for its time, as it presented a more complex and flawed protagonist than typical musicals of the era. Over the years, "Pal Joey" has been revived multiple times and adapted into a film in 1957, further solidifying its place in American musical theater history.