Roadside: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Roadside transports audiences back to the era of the Wild West against the backdrop of a traveling tent show. The story follows Pap Raider and his daughter Hannie as they navigate the challenges of frontier life. With suitors like the persistent farmer Buzzey and the rebellious cowboy Texas vying for Hannie’s affection, hilarity ensues. Roadside is a western-style musical touching on themes of courtship, individualism, and family dynamics.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2001)

Cast Size: 10+

Genre: Dramedy / Western

Setting: 1900s / USA


Creative Team

Music: Harvey Schmidt

Lyrics/Book: Tom Jones

Based On: Roadside by Lynn Riggs


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (2001)➝


Licensing

Roadside is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing

Europe Licensing

International Licensing

Tags

2000s, Based on a Play, Broken 4th Wall, Country, Narrator, One-Word, Western


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