Forever Plaid: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Forever Plaid revolves around a semi-professional harmony singing group known Forever Plaid, or “The Plaids”. This quartet of young, hopeful performers is on the cusp of their big break when tragedy strikes. However, their story doesn’t end there. In a twist of fate, they are given a second chance to perform the concert they never got to do while they were living. Forever Plaid showcases the appeal of this bygone era while celebrating the power of dreams and friendship.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1989)

Cast Size: 4

Genre: Revue

Setting: 1950s, 1960s / USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Various

Book: Stuart Ross


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1990)➝

Las Vegas Cast (2005)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1980s, Bands, Broken 4th Wall, Fantasy, One-Act, Piano-HeavyPopRevue, Small Cast


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