Wonderful Town: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Wonderful Town follows two sisters from Ohio, Ruth and Eileen Sherwood, who move to New York in hopes of success and romance. As Ruth, an aspiring writer, and Eileen, an aspiring actress, navigate the challenges and excitement of life in Greenwich Village, they encounter a wide array of characters, including bohemians, artists, and intellectuals. Wonderful Town captures the spirit of optimism, ambition, and the pursuit of dreams in New York City.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1953)
Cast: Large (30+ Roles) • Female Leads
Genre: Comedy
Creative Team
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Book: Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov
Based On: My Sister Eileen➝ by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1953)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1953)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1953)➝
Licensing
Wonderful Town is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1950s, Based on a Play, Comedic, Golden Age, NYC, Popular, Sports, Tony Award, Two-Word
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