The Gay Life: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Gay Life tells the story of Anatol, a playboy who decides to forsake his bachelor ways to pursue marriage with Liesl, the 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.
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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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