Saturday Night: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Saturday Night revolves around a group of young friends eager to improve their ordinary lives. The story centers on Gene, a young man with big dreams and a plan to achieve them. However, his aspirations take an unexpected turn when he meets Helene, a wealthy woman with a glamorous lifestyle. Saturday Night explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness, with a backdrop of the Jazz Age.
* Although Saturday Night was originally intended to premiere in the 1950s, the musical’s opening was delayed, leading to its eventual premiere decades later in the 1990s.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1955) / Pre-Contemporary (1997)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Dramedy
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Julius J. Epstein
Cast Albums
Original New York Cast (2000)➝
Resources
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1950s, 1990s, Dating, Golden Age, Rom-Dram
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