City of Angels: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
City of Angels offers a unique blend of two interwoven narratives. The “real” world unfolds in black and white, following the story of a private detective named Stone as he investigates a crime in 1940s Los Angeles. Simultaneously, the “reel” world comes to life in color, portraying the making of a Hollywood film based on Stone’s adventures. As the two worlds intersect, City of Angels explores themes of truth, illusion, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1989)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1940s / USA (California)
Creative Team
Music: Cy Coleman
Lyrics: David Zippel
Book: Larry Gelbart
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1990)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Jazz, Large Cast, Mystery, Original, Sports, Tony Award
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