The Gay Life: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Gay Life tells the story of Anatol, a notorious playboy who decides to forsake his bachelor ways and pursue marriage with Liesl, the innocent sister of his best friend Max. However, Liesl, harboring a longtime crush on Anatol, makes him swear to fidelity before accepting his proposal. The Gay Life touches on themes of love, trust, and the unpredictability of fate, capturing the essence of a bygone era along the way.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1961)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Romantic Drama
Setting: 1900s / Vienna
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
Book: Fay Kanin, Michael Kanin
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1961)➝
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1960s, Classical, Operetta, Rom-Dram
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