Hallelujah, Baby!: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Hallelujah, Baby! is set against the landscape of racial and gender relations in America from the early 20th century to the civil rights era. The story follows the journey of Georgina Franklin, an ambitious young Black woman, who rises from domestic work to stardom. Hallelujah, Baby! is a celebration of resilience and the evolving spirit of the times, capturing the essence of a transformative period in American history.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1967)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s / USA
Creative Team
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Adolph Green, Betty Comden
Book: Arthur Laurents
Awards
Tony Award: Best Musical (1968)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1967)➝
Licensing
Hallelujah, Baby! is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Female Lead, Jazz, Large Cast, Original, Tony Award
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