Chrysanthemum: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Chrysanthemum is about a young woman who disappears while fetching milk, only to return three years later, her cans filled. When her father accuses her of going to Buenos Aires, he kicks her out, and she ends up in Limehouse with other women who’ve fallen on hard times. Unbeknownst to her father, Chrysanthemum was actually a victim of kidnapping. The musical delves into themes of redemption and adversity, presenting an exploration of human resilience.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1956)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Melodrama
Setting: 1910s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music: Robb Stewart
Book: Neville Phillips, Robin Chancellor
Cast Albums
Tags
1950s, Golden Age, Obscure, One Word
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