Do I Hear a Waltz: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Do I Hear a Waltz? follows the story of Leona Samish, an American tourist who embarks on a solo vacation to find love and adventure. In Venice, she encounters a charming shopkeeper, Renato Di Rossi, and the two share a whirlwind romance. As their relationship unfolds, Leona grapples with the complexities of love, desire, and societal expectations. Do I Hear a Waltz? is an exploration of culture, self discovery and the pursuit of happiness.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1965)
Cast Size: 10+
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Setting: 1960s / Italy (Venice)
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1965)➝
Pasadena Playhouse Cast (2001)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Child Role, Rom-Com, Travel
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