Days of Wine and Roses: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Days of Wine and Roses explores the impact of alcoholism on a young couple, Joe Clay and Kirsten Arnesen. The narrative traces their path from the initial stages of joy and romance, through their starting of a family, eventually leading to their gradual descent into addiction and despair. Days of Wine and Roses is an exploration of the human condition, emphasizing the fragility of love in the face of addiction.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Contemporary (2023)

Cast: Small10 RolesChild Role

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1950s, 1960s / USA (NYC, Texas)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Adam Guettel

Book: Craig Lucas

Based On: Days of Wine and Roses➝ (1962 film)


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2023)➝


Licensing

Days of Wine and Roses is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2020s, Based on a Movie, Dramatic, Family, Jazz, Legit, Marriage


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