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

Original London Cast (2011)➝


Licensing

Lend Me a Tenor is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2010s, Based on a Play, ClassicalComedic, Italy, ObscureTap Dance


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