Fly By Night: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Fly By Night unfolds the interconnected stories of a few characters against the backdrop of the 1965 East Coast blackout. It focuses on Harold, a lonely sandwich maker, who’s searching for meaning in life, his enchanting new love interest, Miriam, and Miriam’s quirky sister, Daphne, who experiences vivid dreams of the future. Fly By Night blends themes of love, fate, and the power of hope in dark times.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2014)
Genre: Dark Comedy
Setting: 1960s / USA (NYC, South Dakota)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Kim Rosenstock, Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
Fly By Night is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
2010s, Comedic, Narrator, Non-Linear, Rock, Tragedy
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Last Reviewed: March 30, 2026