A Little Night Music: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
A Little Night Music is set in a Swedish country estate at the turn of the 20th century. The musical weaves together the lives of a group of couples in a dance of love and longing as they navigate the complexities of desire, age, and society’s expectations. A Little Night Music offers plenty of romance while exploring timeless themes of passion, regret, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1973)
Cast Size: 9+
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Setting: 1900s / Sweden
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Hugh Wheeler
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1973)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1973)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1973)➝
Licensing
A Little Night Music is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Marriage, Rom-Com, Tony Award
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