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

Setting: 1940s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Kurt Weill

Lyrics: Langston Hughes

Book: Elmer Rice

Based On: Street Scene➝ by Elmer Rice


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1947)➝

Original London Cast (1989)➝


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 RolesDramatic, Golden Age, Infidelity, Large Cast, Legit, Summer, Two-Word


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