Carnival!: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Carnival! follows the story of Lili, a young girl who finds herself enchanted by the magical world of a traveling carnival. As she becomes involved with the performers, Lili must learn to navigate her emotions while juggling her newly built relationships within the carnival community. Carnival! touches on themes of romance, enchantment, and paving one’s own path in life.


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Musical Information

Musical Type

Genre

Music Genres

Musical Theatre

Acts

Two-Acts

Format

Book Musical

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Bob Merrill

Book: Michael Stewart


Awards

New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1961)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1961)➝


Licensing

Carnival! is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


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