Ballroom: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Ballroom tells the story of Bea, a widow who finds comfort and joy on the dance floor, and Al, an unhappily married mailman. As Bea and Al navigate the highs and lows of their budding relationship, they discover the transformative power of dance and the importance of seizing the moment. Ballroom touches on themes of love, loss, redemption, aging, and the challenges of romantic partnerships.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1978)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Creative Team
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Lyrics: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Book: Jerome Kass
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1979)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1970s, Jazz, Large Cast, Obscure, One-Word, Rom-Dram
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