Daddy Long Legs: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Daddy Long Legs follows Jerusha Abbott, an orphaned girl who receives a life-changing opportunity to attend college from a mysterious benefactor. The only requirement is that she writes him regular letters, even though he chooses to remain anonymous. Through her candid correspondence, Jerusha shares her experiences, goals, and dreams as she furthers her education. As their relationship deepens, the truth about the benefactor’s identity gradually emerges.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)
Cast: Two-Person • Teen Role
Genre: Romance
Setting: 1900s, 1910s / USA (New England, NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Paul Gordon
Book: John Caird
Based On: Daddy-Long-Legs➝ by Jean Webster
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
Daddy Long Legs is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: New Musical Theatre➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Book, College, Romantic, School
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Last Reviewed: March 14, 2026
