Little Miss Sunshine: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Little Miss Sunshine centers around the quirky and endearing Olive Hoover, who dreams of participating in a beauty pageant. When Olive qualifies for the “Little Miss Sunshine” contest, her family piles into a yellow van and travels cross-country to California for the competition. Little Miss Sunshine is an exploration of family dynamics, dreams, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)
Cast: Medium (15+ Roles) • Child Roles
Setting: 2000s / USA (California, New Mexico)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: William Finn
Book: James Lapine
Based On: Little Miss Sunshine➝ (2006 film)
Cast Albums
Live Off-Broadway Cast (2013)➝
Licensing
Little Miss Sunshine is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Tags
2010s, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Dramatic, Family, Travel
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