Evening Primrose: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Evening Primrose, originally a one-act television special, follows Charles Snell, a poet seeking to escape the confines of the world. To achieve this, he hides in a department store overnight, only to discover he is not alone. The store is inhabited by others who have also chosen to live secretly within its walls. As Charles navigates this unusual society, he encounters a young woman named Ella Harkins, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion. Evening Primrose explores themes of isolation, conformity, and the human longing for connection.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1966)
Cast Size: 10
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: N/A
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Goldman
Cast Albums
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
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