Your Own Thing: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Your Own Thing is a 1960s musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The story follows the adventures of Viola, a young woman who disguises herself as a man named Cesario after being shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria. When Viola becomes entangled in a love triangle, mistaken identities and romantic hijinks ensue. Your Own Thing offers a twist on the timeless classic, touching on themes of love, desire, and self-discovery.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)

Cast: Small10 Roles

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1960s / Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Hal Hester, Danny Apolinar

Book: Donald Driver

Based On: Twelfth Night➝ by William Shakespeare


Awards

New York Drama Critics’ Circle: Best Musical (1968)


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1968)➝


Licensing

Your Own Thing is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1960s, Based on a Play, Based on Shakespeare, ComedicFolkRock


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