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The Streets of New York

Full-Length Musical  /  7w, 8m

Book by Barry A. Grael
Music by Richard B. Chodosh
Based on the play by Dion Boucicault

This is a rollicking version of the Boucicault classic about an evil banker and a pure and deprived heroine, embellished with exciting musical accents.

The Streets of New York

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    7w, 8m
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 1962 Drama Desk Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical

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Summary
This is a rollicking version of the Boucicault classic about an evil banker and a pure and deprived heroine, embellished with exciting musical accents. To cover his embezzlements, the banker steals the ship captain’s fortune, leaving the captain”s widow and daughter to brave the cruel world as best they can. The equally destitute hero is forced to become engaged to the banker’s villainous daughter. Then comes the foreclosure by the heartless banker; the splendidly nostalgic Christmas scene where the poor huddle in the snow, and the heroine laments the loss of her job; and finally the big fire, the reversal of fortunes, and the triumph of virtue. A deliciously idealized era, with excellent lyrics and musical originality.
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Music

Song Samples

Prologue
Tourist Madrigal
He'll Come to Me Crawling
If I May
Aren't You Warm?
Where Can the Rich and Poor Be Friends?
California
Act One Finale
Laugh After Laugh
Arms for the Love of Me
Close Your Eyes
Act Two Finale
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only

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Barry A. Grael

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Richard B. Chodosh

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