Greenwillow: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Frank Loesser
Book: Lesser Samuels
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Licensing
Greenwillow is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, Child Roles, Fantasy, Magic, One-Word
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