Lend Me a Tenor: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Lend Me a Tenor is a farce that revolves around the Cleveland Grand Opera Company’s production of Pagliacci. When their star tenor, Tito Merelli, is unable to perform, Max, the assistant to the opera’s manager, is tasked with finding someone to step in and save the show. Amidst mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and romantic entanglements, Lend Me a Tenor unfolds as a comedy of errors, brimming with chaos and unexpected twists.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2010)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1930s / USA (Ohio)
Creative Team
Music: Brad Carroll
Lyrics/Book: Peter Sham
Based On: Lend Me a Tenor➝ by Ken Ludwig
Cast Albums
Licensing
Lend Me a Tenor is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
2010s, Based on a Play, Classical, Comedic, Italy, Obscure, Tap Dance
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