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

Genre: Comedy / Drama

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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