Walking Happy: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Walking Happy follows the story of a bootmaker named Hobson and his three daughters. When Maggie, the eldest daughter, feels overlooked in life, she sets up her own boot shop, hiring Hobson’s star bootmaker, Will Mossop. Walking Happy showcases Maggie’s transformation and unexpected romance, touching on themes of love, resilience, and the spirit of independence.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1966)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1880s / England
Creative Team
Music: James Van Heusen
Lyrics: Sammy Cahn
Book: Roger O. Hirson, Ketti Frings
Based On: Hobson’s Choice➝ by Harold Brighouse
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1966)➝
Licensing
Walking Happy is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Play, Business, Comedic, Two-Word
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