Marlene is a 1997 stage musical about the life of Marlene Dietrich, with a book by Pam Gems and a musical score consisting of standards sung by Dietrich, including several selections by Friedrich Hollaender.
[1] The show was also nominated for two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Entertainment.
The show is set in Paris, 1969 and follows Dietrich as she prepares for a performance.
[3] The show next transferred to Broadway, and began previews March 30, 1999 and officially opened on April 11, 1999.
Source[1] An original cast recording was released in 1997 following the West End production.