Summary of City of Girls

City of Girls is a story about a young woman named Vivian Morris who moves to New York City in 1940. She is nineteen, unmarried, and uncertain about her future. Vivian soon finds work at The Lily Playhouse, an off-Broadway theater run by eccentric and outrageous women. Vivian quickly adapts to her new lifestyle and learns to navigate relationships, heartbreak, and her own sexuality. As she matures, Vivian faces difficult choices, but discovers the power of her own voice and learns to trust herself. Through it all, Vivian is surrounded by a vibrant and diverse cast of characters, who help her make sense of the world and find strength in the face of adversity.