Little Mary Sunshine: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Little Mary Sunshine is a musical spoof of the operetta genre, following Little Mary Sunshine, the proprietress of the Colorado Inn. When romance blossoms between Mary and Captain “Big Jim” Warrington, a stalwart forest ranger, their love ends up being tested along the way. Little Mary Sunshine delivers a heartwarming tale of love, laughter, and adventure in the great outdoors.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1959)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Comedy / Spoof / Western
Setting: 1900s, 1910s / USA (Colorado)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Rick Besoyan
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1959)➝
Licensing
Little Mary Sunshine is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1950s, Comedic, Golden Age, Original, Solo Composer, Spoof, Western
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026