Happy End: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Happy End is a melodrama style musical that follows Salvation Army worker Sister Lilian, who is determined to reform a notorious gangster named Bill Cracker. However, her plans are complicated when she falls for the charmingly dangerous criminal. As their two worlds collide, Happy End takes audiences on a roller coaster of love, betrayal, and personal redemption.
Musical Information
Musical Type
Cast
Acts
Three Acts
Format
Book Musical
Basis
Short Story
Setting (Time)
Setting (Place)
USA (Illinois)
Recognition
Themes
Creative Team
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Bertolt Brecht
Book: Elisabeth Hauptmann, Michael Feingold
Cast Albums
Licensing
Happy End is available to license through the Kurt Weill Foundation.
International Licensing
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