Smile: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Smile is set behind the scenes at a California teen pageant in the 1980s. As the contestants prepare for the big event, each with their own dreams and insecurities, pressures mount and friendships are tested. Smile delves into the complexities of teenage life and the pursuit of perfection, exploring the lengths people go to in order to fit societal standards.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1986)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1980s / USA (California)
Creative Team
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics/Book: Howard Ashman
Based On: Smile➝ (1975 film)
Cast Albums
Licensing
Smile is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Tags
1980s, Based on a Movie, Child Roles, Female Leads, High School, One-Word, Teen Roles
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