Anyone Can Whistle: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Anyone Can Whistle is a satirical musical about a quirky nurse named Fay Apple and a corrupt mayoress who team up to stage a miracle in order to save their bankrupt town. However, when the “miracle” brings unexpected new problems, chaos ensues. The musical explores themes of conformity and individuality while offering a thought-provoking commentary on society’s norms.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 12+
Genre: Satire
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1964)➝
Carnegie Hall Concert Cast (1995)➝
First Complete Recording (1997/2020)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Broken 4th Wall, Female Leads, Narrator, Original, Political, Satire
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