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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