A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a coming-of-age story of young Francie Nolan and her family in early 20th-century Brooklyn. Audiences are transported into Francie’s world, where they witness her struggles, triumphs, and the bonds that hold her family together. With themes of resilience, love, and the pursuit of dreams, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a celebration of the beauty that can emerge even in the most challenging circumstances.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1951)
Cast: Medium (15+ Roles) • Child Roles
Setting: 1900s, 1910s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics: Dorothy Fields
Book: George Abbott, Betty Smith
Based On: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn➝ by Betty Smith
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1951)➝
Licensing
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Sheet Music Now➝
Tags
1950s, Based on a Book, Comedic, Dramatic, Golden Age, Halloween, Marriage, Weddings
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