Working: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Working features a collection of songs that portray the lives and stories of various American workers. The musical presents a diverse group of characters, each representing a different occupation, from construction workers to office employees. Working explores the hopes, dreams, and challenges of everyday people as they navigate their jobs and strive for a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1977)
Cast Size: 6+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: USA (Various)
Creative Team
Music: Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mary Rodgers, Susan Birkenhead, James Taylor
Music/Adaptation: Stephen Schwartz
Adaptation: Nina Faso
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1978)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Based on a Book, Black Artists, Folk, One-Act, One-Word, Pop, Soul
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