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Plain and Fancy

Full-Length Musical  /  11w, 19m

Book by Joseph Stein and Will Glickman
Lyrics by Arnold B Horwitt
Music by Albert Hague

Two sophisticated New Yorkers with property to sell find themselves stranded in Bird-in-Hand, PA, and their encounters with the local Amish provide a charming and eye-opening look into the “plain” people of this rural enclave.

Plain and Fancy

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    11w, 19m

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Summary
Two sophisticated New Yorkers with property to sell find themselves stranded in Bird-in-Hand, PA, and their encounters with the local Amish provide a charming and eye-opening look into the “plain” people of this rural enclave. The lush score includes the 50s chart-topper “Young and Foolish,” among other musical gems.
History
Plain and Fancy premiered on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on January 27, 1955. Directed by Morton DaCosta, the production featured Richard Derr, Shirl Conway, Will B. Able, Gloria Marlowe, Douglas Fletcher Rodgers, Barbara Cook, David Daniels and Scott Walker.
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“Finds humor without ever poking fun.” - New York Daily News

“One of the most original musicals in many a semester. It has everything – the best of everything... finds humor without ever poking fun.” - New York Daily News

“Enjoyable and unique entertainment.” – Stanford Daily

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20 Piano-Conductor

1 Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
1 Reed 2 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
1 Reed 3 (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)
1 Reed 4 (Clarinet, Tenor & Bass Clarinets)
1 Reed 5 (Bassoon, Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone)
1 Trumpets 1&2
1 Trumpet 3
1 Horn
1 Trombone 1
1 Trombone 2
1 Percussion (Timpani, Xylophone, Drums)
2 Violins A & C
2 Violins B & D
1 Viola
1 Cello
1 Bass
1 Harp
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Medium

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20 Piano-Conductor

1 Reed 1
1 Reed 2
1 Reed 3
1 Reed 4
1 Reed 5
1 Trumpets 1&2
1 Trumpet 3
1 Horn
1 Trombone 1
1 Trombone 2
1 Percussion
2 Violins A & C
2 Violins B & D
1 Viola
1 Cello
1 Bass
1 Harp
20 Piano-Conductor

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Authors

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Will Glickman

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Albert Hague

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Arnold Horwitt

Joseph Stein

Joseph Stein

Joseph Stein (1912-2020) won the Tony Award and Drama Critics Circle Award for Fiddler on the Roof. His other musicals include Zorba! (Tony nom., Drama Critics Circle Award), Rags (Tony nom.), The Baker’s Wife (Laurence Olivier Award, London), June, Take Me Along, Irene (star ...

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