Daddy Long Legs: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)
Cast Size: 2
Genre: Romance
Setting: 1900s, 1910s / USA (New England, NYC)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Paul Gordon
Book: John Caird
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: New Musical Theatre➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Book, Romantic, School, Two-Hander
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