The Fantasticks: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Fantasticks tells the story of two neighboring families, the fathers of whom pretend to feud in order to spark a romance between their children. The narrative follows the blossoming relationship between Matt and Luisa, the young lovers, who navigate the challenges and joys of their budding romance. The Fantasticks explores themes of love, illusion, and the passage of time.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1960)
Cast Size: 8
Genre: Romantic Dramedy
Setting: USA
Creative Team
Music: Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics/Book: Tom Jones
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1960)➝
Licensing
The Fantasticks is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Avant-Garde, Family, Narrator, Piano-Heavy, Romantic
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