A Family Affair: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

A Family Affair follows Gerry and Sally as they decide to get married and start the wedding preparations. When Sally’s Uncle Alfie takes it upon himself to plan the perfect wedding, Gerry’s mother, Tilly, is determined to keep Alfie in check. As tensions rise and chaos from the wedding planning ensues, the true meaning of love and marriage ends up getting lost in the shuffle.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1962)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: 1960s / USA (Illinois)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: James Goldman, John KanderWilliam Goldman


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1962)➝


Licensing

A Family Affair is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe: License Here➝

International: License Here➝


Resources

Sheet Music: Sheet Music Now➝


Tags

1960s, Family, Original, Rom-Com, Sports, Summer, Weddings


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