Promenade: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Promenade is an avant-garde musical that follows the story of two escaped prisoners, known only by their numbers, who navigate a world of absurdity and contradiction. As they journey through “The City”, they interact with everyone from the destitute to the extravagantly wealthy. Promenade touches on themes of truth, wealth, and the human condition, exploring the depths of imagination and reality.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1965)
Cast Size: 17
Genre: Comedy
Setting: “The City”
Creative Team
Music: Al Carmines
Lyrics/Book: María Irene Fornés
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1969)➝
Licensing
Promenade is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1960s, Avant-Garde, Comedic, Folk, Operetta, One-Word, Original, Prison
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Last Reviewed: March 10, 2026