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)➝

Broadway Cast (2010)➝


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-ComTony Award


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