Your Own Thing: Musical Info & 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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)
Cast Size: 10
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1960s / Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Hal Hester, Danny Apolinar
Book: Donald Driver
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 Shakespeare, Comedic, Folk, Rock
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