Have you ever wondered where your favorite musical originated? Many musicals began as books or plays and are being performed here in the Chicago area. The Glenview Public Library carries many of the following musicals on CD, DVD and Video. Check out the display in the Audiovisual Room in April.Working (February 15-May 8)
Music by Stephen Schwartz
Lyrics by Nana Faso
Based on the book by Studs Terkel
West Side Story (July 19-August 14)
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on idea by Jerome Robbins & Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet
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Peter Pan (April 29-June 19)
Music by Moose Charlap and Jule Styne
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Based on the play by James M. Barrie
Aida (March 17-May 29)
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Based on the opera Aida and the book by Leontyne Price
Sweeney Todd (August 11-October 9)
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Based on a version of Sweeney Todd by Christopher Bond
Spring Awakening (May 3-May 8)
Music by Duncan Sheib
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Based on the play by Franz Wedekind
Student Prince (August 18-28)
Music by Sigmund Romberg
Lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly
Marriott Lincolnshire
42nd Street (March 30-May 29)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Based on the novel by Brandford Ropes
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