Golden Boy: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Golden Boy tells the story of Joe Wellington, a young and talented Black boxer who is determined to make it big. Set in the racially charged world of the 1960s, Joe rises in the boxing world, but grapples with the expectations of his family, the lure of fame, and his own inner struggles. Golden Boy delves into themes of ambition, race, identity, and the price of success.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music: Charles Strouse
Lyrics: Lee Adams
Book: Clifford Odets, William Gibson
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1964)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Dramatic, Gospel, Jazz, Sports
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