Darling of the Day: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Darling of the Day tells the story of Priam Farll, a renowned and reclusive artist who decides to fake his own death to escape the demands of his public life. After assuming a new identity, he begins a fresh chapter married to a woman named Alice Challice. Darling of the Day is an exploration of identity, love, and societal expectations, touching on themes of art and status.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)
Cast: Medium (15+ Roles)
Setting: 1900s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Yip Harburg
Book: Nunnally Johnson
Based On: Buried Alive➝ by Arnold Bennett
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1968)➝
Licensing
Darling of the Day is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, Comedic, Royalty, Satirical
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