Romance/Romance: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Romance/Romance consists of two one-act musicals exploring different aspects of romantic relationships. The first act is set in the 19th century and follows two wealthy individuals who pretend to be poor to experience true love. And the second act shifts to a more contemporary setting where two couples spend the summer at a beach house in the Hamptons. Romance/Romance delves into themes of love, commitment, and the pursuit of happiness.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1987)

Cast: Small4 Roles

Genre: Drama / Romance

Setting: 1800s, 1980s / USA (New York), Vienna


Creative Team

Music: Keith Herrmann

Lyrics/Book: Barry Harman

Based On: Le pain de ménage by Jules Renard


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1988)➝


Licensing

Romance/Romance is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1980s, Based on a Play, Classical, Dramatic, Infidelity, Jazz, Marriage, Pop, Romantic, Two-Word


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