Wonderful Town: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Wonderful Town follows two sisters from Ohio, Ruth and Eileen Sherwood, who move to New York City in the 1930s seeking success and romance. Ruth, an aspiring writer, and Eileen, an aspiring actress, navigate the challenges and excitement of life in Greenwich Village. As the sisters encounter a wide array of characters, including bohemians, artists, and intellectuals, they experience city life at its fullest. Wonderful Town captures the spirit of optimism, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams in NYC.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1953)
Cast Size: 30+
Genre: Comedy
Creative Team
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Book: Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1953)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1950s, Comedic, Feel-Good, Female Leads, Golden Age, Large Cast, NYC, Popular, Sports, Tony Award
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