Take Me Along: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Take Me Along unfolds over a 4th of July weekend, chronicling the lives of Nat and Essie Miller alongside their teenage children. As their son Richard yearns for experiences beyond their town, their daughter Muriel discovers the complexities of first love. Through the family’s everyday triumphs and challenges, they learn to find unity amidst life’s ups and downs.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1959)
Cast Size: 20+
Setting: 1910s / USA (Connecticut)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book: Joseph Stein, Robert Russell
Based On: Ah, Wilderness!➝ by Eugene O’Neill
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1959)➝
Licensing
Take Me Along is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1950s, Based on a Play, Comedic, Dramatic, Dating, Golden Age, Obscure, Teen Roles
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Last Reviewed: March 6, 2026