Promenade: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Promenade is an avant-garde style 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. explore the depths of imagination and reality.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1965)

Cast Size: 17

Genre: Abstract

Setting: N/A / “The City”


Creative Team

Music: Al Carmines

Lyrics/Book: María Irene Fornés


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1969)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝


Tags

1960s, Avant-Garde, FolkOperetta, One Word, Original


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