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 RolesTeen 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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