Amour: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Amour tells the magical tale of Dusoleil, a clerk who discovers he has the power to walk through walls. As Dusoleil uses his newfound ability to help others and right wrongs, he falls in love with a married woman named Isabelle. As Dusoleil navigates the challenges of his extraordinary gift, Amour weaves together themes of romance, fantasy, and the power of kindness.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1997)
Cast: Medium (11+ Roles)
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1940s / France (Paris)
Creative Team
Music: Michel Legrand
Lyrics/Book: Didier van Cauwelaert, Jeremy Sams
Based On: Le Passe-Muraille➝ by Marcel Ayme
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2003)➝
Licensing
Amour is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1990s, Fantasy, Magic, One-Word
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Last Reviewed: April 18, 2026
