Milk and Honey: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Milk and Honey tells the story of a group of American widows who are visiting Israel with the hopes of finding love. As they explore the country, a friendship blossoms between Ruth, one of the tourists, and a local named Phil. Against the backdrop of their budding relationship, Milk and Honey explores themes of love, identity, and cross-cultural connections.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1961)

Cast: Large (25+ Roles)

Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance

Setting: 1960s / Israel


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Jerry Herman

Book: Don Appell


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1961)➝


Licensing

Milk and Honey is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1960s, Comedic, Dramatic, Original, Romantic, Travel, Weddings


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