Robert and Elizabeth: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Robert and Elizabeth follows the passionate love story between poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. Despite obstacles like Elizabeth’s strict upbringing and disapproving father, their love blossoms through letters and secret meetings. Robert and Elizabeth explores the complications of family expectations and the beauty of romantic devotion.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)
Cast Size: 40+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: 1840s / England (London)
Creative Team
Music: Ron Grainer
Lyrics/Book: Ronald Millar
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1960s, British, Classical, Family, Large Cast, Operetta, Rom-Dram
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