A Man of No Importance: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
A Man of No Importance revolves around Alfie Byrne, a modest and reserved bus conductor with a deep love for theatre and poetry. As he decides to stage a production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome at the local church, Alfie faces social, familial, and personal challenges along the way. A Man of No Importance explores themes of love, acceptance, and the transformative power of art.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2002)
Cast Size: 14
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1960s / Ireland (Dublin)
Creative Team
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Book: Terrence McNally
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2002)➝
Resources
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Movie, Dramatic, LGBTQ+
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