Jumbo: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Jumbo is a whimsical musical that unfolds under the big top of a fictional circus. The story revolves around the son and daughter of feuding circuses, who end up falling in love with each other. Jumbo combines elements of comedy, romance, and spectacle, transforming the traditional theatre stage into a colorful circus tent.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Jazz Age (1935)

Cast Size: 10+

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Setting: USA


Creative Team

Music: Richard Rodgers

Lyrics: Lorenz Hart

Book: Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur


Cast Albums

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack➝


Licensing

Jumbo is not currently available for licensing.


Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1930s, AnimalsObscure, One-Word, Original, Rom-Com


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