Tenderloin: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Tenderloin is set in NYC’s Tenderloin district and revolves around Reverend Brock, a reformer who sets out to clean up the neighborhood. Alongside him is Tommy Howatt, a reporter who has his own hidden agenda. Tenderloin captures the essence of the turn of the century, and explores themes of redemption, community, hope, and adversity.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Dramedy
Creative Team
Music: Jerry Bock
Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Book: George Abbott, Jerome Weidman
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Resources
Cast Album: Spotify➝
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, NYC, One Word, Religious
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