Little Miss Sunshine: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Little Miss Sunshine centers around the Hoover family, including the quirky and endearing Olive, who dreams of participating in a beauty pageant. When Olive qualifies for the “Little Miss Sunshine” contest, the family decides to pile into a yellow Volkswagen van and travel cross-country to California for the competition. Little Miss Sunshine is an exploration of family dynamics, individual dreams, and the pursuit of happiness.


Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: USA (California, New Mexico)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: William Finn

Book: James Lapine


Cast Albums

Live Off-Broadway Cast (2013)➝


Resources

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝


Tags

2010s, Child Roles, Family


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