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)

Genre: Comedy / Satire

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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