Summer of ’42: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Summer of ’42 revolves around Hermie, a teenage boy who becomes infatuated with Dorothy, a woman whose husband is away at war. As Hermie and his best friends grapple with the complexities of adolescence and the challenges of wartime, Summer of ’42 explores themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2000)
Cast: Small • 10 Roles • Teen Roles
Setting: 1940s / USA
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: David Kirshenbaum
Book: Hunter Foster
Based On: Summer of ’42➝ by Herman Raucher; Summer of ’42➝
Cast Albums
Licensing
Summer of ’42 is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Dramatic, Romantic, Summer, Tragedy, War
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Last Reviewed: April 10, 2026