Flying Over Sunset: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Flying Over Sunset is a work of speculative fiction that imagines a meeting between three real historical figures: Aldous Huxley, Clare Boothe Luce, and Cary Grant. Set in the 1950s, the musical imagines a shared experience between the three that transcends the boundaries of conventional reality. As the characters embark on an unconventional journey, Flying Over Sunset touches on themes of art, consciousness, and the pursuit of happiness.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)
Cast: Small • 10 Roles • Child Role
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1950s / USA (California, Connecticut, Washington, D.C.)
Creative Team
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Michael Korie
Book: James Lapine
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2022)➝
Licensing
Flying Over Sunset is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
2020s, Dramatic, Original, Summer, Tap Dance
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Last Reviewed: April 10, 2026
