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Fiorello!
Author(s):
George Abbott
Jerome Weidman
Musician/Composer(s):
Jerry Bock
Lyricist(s):
Sheldon Harnick
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“Fiorello!” tells the story of the rise to power of New York’s “Little Flower,” Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947). In a time when the crooked political machine known as “Tammany Hall” was up to its ears in graft, vice and corruption, it took this small, honest man to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. With guts and perseverance “The Little Flower” put a bright, new shine on “The Big Apple.” Unlike most political musicals, which are usually satires, “Fiorello!” is really a love story set to the music and beat of a New York City in the midst of change. The little man with the big hearts continues to attract and charm audiences with his warmth and humor. With a book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott, and a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, “Fiorello!” is a melodic masterpiece whose take on corruption in government is as timely today as when it was written. Featuring a large cast, offering many opportunities for ensemble work, “Fiorello!” is a witty sweet valentine to all that is right about the way our government works.
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| Genre(s): | Comedy
| | Time Period(s): | Not Available | | Play Type: | Musical | | Runtime: | Not Available | | Acts: | 2 | | Set Complexity: | Not Available | | Set Information: | Not Available | | Year First Published: | Not Available | | Total Characters: | 9 | | Male Characters: | 5 | | Female Characters: | 4 | | Androgynous Characters: | 0 | | Minimum Cast: | Not Available | | Maximum Cast: | Not Available | | Cost: | Not Available | | Publisher: | Music Theatre International
Click on the publisher's name above for additional information, including updated prices. | | ISBN: | Not Available |
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