Greenwillow: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Greenwillow tells the story of Gideon Briggs, a young man who is destined to marry Dorrie, a woman from his village. However, being cursed with “Wanderlust”, Gideon is moved to travel whenever he hears “the call”. Despite their deep connection, Dorrie, weary of Gideon’s absence, contemplates a life without him and ends up wishing him out of her heart. As their paths diverge, Gideon struggles with Dorrie’s determination to find fulfillment without him.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles) • Child Roles • Teen Role
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Frank Loesser
Book: Lesser Samuels
Based On: Greenwillow➝ by B.J. Chute
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Licensing
Greenwillow is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, Christmas, Fantasy, Halloween, Magic, One-Word, Spring, Summer
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