Harmony: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Harmony follows the real-life story of the Comedian Harmonists, a popular German vocal group in the 1920s and 1930s. As they gain popularity, they encounter obstacles due to their Jewish members and the societal prejudices and political tensions of the time. Despite their musical success, internal conflicts and external pressures threaten to tear them apart. Harmony delves into themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of navigating a changing world.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1997)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Biography

Setting: 1920s, 1930s / Denmark, Germany, USA (California, NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Barry Manilow

Lyrics/Book: Bruce Sussman


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2023)➝


Tags

1990s, BandsBiographyTrue Story, Weddings


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