Wings: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Wings follows the story of Emily, a former aviatrix and wing walker, who experiences a debilitating stroke. The musical takes us on her journey of rediscovery as she seeks to find her voice once more, both in terms of communication and personal identity. Wings chronicles Emily’s frustration and unwavering determination as she learns to communicate and regain her independence.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1992)

Cast: Small7 RolesFemale Lead

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1970s


Creative Team

Music: Jeffrey Lunden

Lyrics/Book: Arthur Perlman

Based On: Wings➝ by Arthur Kopit


Cast Albums

World Premiere Recording (1996)➝


Licensing

Wings is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1990s, Based on a Play, Classical, Dramatic, Legit, Memories, ObscureOne-Act, One-Word, Winter, Work


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