Carmelina: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Carmelina is set in a small Italian village and follows the story of a woman who has been raising her daughter, Gia, on her own. Carmelina has told everyone that her late husband was a war hero, however, three of her former lovers end up returning to the village, each believing he is Gia’s father. Ultimately, Carmelina must confront her past and decide on the future for her family. Carmelina blends humor and emotion, capturing the complexities of love and identity.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1979)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Romance
Creative Team
Music: Burton Lane
Lyrics/Book: Alan Jay Lerner
Book: Joseph Stein
Based On: Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell➝ (1968 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1980)➝
Licensing
Carmelina is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
1970s, Based on a Movie, One-Word, Romantic, Teen Role, War
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026
