Music by Leonard Bernstein
Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Based upon the Jerome Robbins/Leonard Bernstein ballet Fancy Free
Additional lyrics by Leonard Bernstein
Published by Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd
Licensed by Hal Leonard Australia
The original production of On the Town was choreographed by Jerome Robbins
On the Town, the energetic wartime musical about three sailors on a 24-hour leave in New York City, features thrilling music by Leonard Bernstein with playful lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The show’s celebrated score includes a number of musical theatre standards, including ‘Come Up to My Place,’ ‘I Can Cook, Too,’ ‘Some Other Time’ and ‘New York, New York.'
Directed by Adam Mitchell (former Associate and Resident Director for Black Swan State Theatre Company) with musical director Geoffrey Castles (Musical Director for Les Miserables and Aladdin) and choreographer Kirsten King (Beautiful), this production will showcase graduating Music Theatre and Production students, as well as students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
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Earlier Event: September 13
Bernstein: On the Town
Later Event: September 16
Wind Symphony: First Dances