State Fair: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
State Fair follows the Frake family’s annual visit to the Iowa State Fair in the 1940s. As each family member pursues their own stories and adventures at the fair, romance blossoms, dreams are made, and the family discovers the joy of unexpected opportunities. State Fair explores themes of love, ambition, and the simple pleasures of life.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: 1945 Film / Late 20th Century Musical (1996)
Cast Size: 25+
Setting: 1940s / USA (Iowa)
Creative Team
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Book: Tom Briggs, Louis Mattioli
Based On: State Fair➝ by Phil Strong; State Fair➝ (1945 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1996)➝
Licensing
State Fair is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing Options
USA/Canada Licensing Options
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Child Role, Comedic, Large Cast, Romantic, Spring, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026