Knickerbocker Holiday: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Knickerbocker Holiday tells the story of Brom Broeck, a young man who falls in love with Tina Tienhoven, the town councillor’s daughter. However, their love is challenged by the political tensions and Stuyvesant’s authoritarian rule. Knickerbocker Holiday explores themes of love, justice, and freedom, highlighting the tension between desire and societal expectations.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Jazz Age (1938)
Cast: Medium (14+ Roles)
Setting: 1600s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics/Book: Maxwell Anderson
Based On: Father Knickerbocker’s Stories by Washington Irving
Cast Albums
The Collegiate Chorale (2011)➝
Licensing
Knickerbocker Holiday is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1930s, Classical, Comedic, Legit, Operetta, Political, Romantic, Two-Word, War
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