1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue explores the history of the White House using a play-within-a-play structure. The story spans multiple decades, focusing on relationships and events that shaped the nation. The musical intertwines politics with personal stories, shedding light on issues of race and equality. Although 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue was a legendary Broadway flop, it provides an engaging look at America’s presidential history and the stories behind its famous residence.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1976)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Historical
Setting: USA (Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.)
Creative Team
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Cast Albums
A White House Cantata: Studio Cast (2000)➝
Licensing
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
1970s, America, Metamusical, Political, True Stories
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