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.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1953)

Cast Size: 30+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1930s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics: Betty Comden, Adolph Green

Book: Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1953)➝

Television Cast (1958)➝

Original London Cast (1986)➝

Studio Cast (1996)➝

Studio Cast (1998)➝

Broadway Cast (2004)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1950s, ComedicFeel-Good, Female Leads, Golden Age, Large Cast, NYC, Popular, Sports, Tony Award


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