Wonderful Town: Musical Info & 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.
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through the following links, we may earn a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure for more info.
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
Awards
New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1953)
Tony Award: Best Musical (1953)
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
Similar Musicals
If you’re looking to discover new shows, here are some musicals like Wonderful Town.
Return to the complete A-Z musicals list »