Celebration: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Celebration is set in a mysterious town where the inhabitants are divided into two classes: the rich and the poor. When a young man named Orphan arrives in town on New Year’s Eve, he ends up disrupting the status quo, challenging the society’s established norms. As the characters grapple with love, desire, and happiness, Celebration offers a unique exploration of life and individuality.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1969)
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: N/A
Creative Team
Music: Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics/Book: Tom Jones
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1969)➝
Licensing
Celebration is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Aging, Avant-Garde, Fantasy, Narrator, One-Word, Original
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Last Reviewed: March 25, 2026
