Carousel: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Carousel revolves around the complicated love story of Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan. When Billy, a charming but troubled carousel barker, and Julie, a sweet millworker, fall in love, their lives take unexpected turns. The musical explores the challenges of their relationship, as well as Billy’s attempt to make amends for his past mistakes after a tragic event. Carousel touches on themes of love, redemption, and the passage of time.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1945)
Cast Size: 22+
Genre: Rom-Dram
Setting: 1800s / USA (New England)
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics/Book: Oscar Hammerstein II
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1945)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1940s, Child Roles, Classic, Family, One-Word, Popular, Religion, Romance, Summer, Tragedy
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