Street Scene: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Street Scene is set in a New York City tenement building during the early 20th century, providing a slice-of-life snapshot of its residents. Blending elements of musical theatre and opera, the show unfolds on a scorching summer evening. Street Scene explores themes of love, infidelity, racism, and societal challenges, all against the backdrop of bustling city life.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Opera (1947)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music: Kurt Weill
Lyrics: Langston Hughes
Book: Elmer Rice
Based On: Street Scene➝ by Elmer Rice
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1947)➝
Licensing
Street Scene is available to license through the Kurt Weill Foundation.
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1940s, Based on a Play, Child Roles, Dramatic, Golden Age, Infidelity, Large Cast, Legit, Summer, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026
