Baby

Musical

Writers: Sybille Pearson David Shire Richard Maltby, Jr.

Overview

Show Information

Music
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1983
Genres
Drama
Settings
Simple/No Set, Contemporary
Time & Place
A university campus in the USA, 1980s
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
Community Theatre, College/University, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes

Includes young adult, adult, mature adult, late teen characters

Synopsis

Three couples around a university campus have their lives changed forever when they discover each of the women are pregnant. The first couple is Lizzie and Danny: two college students who have just moved in together and are shocked to discover Lizzie is pregnant; Pam and Nick, two 30-something sports coaches who have been trying to get pregnant for two years; and Alan and Arlene, two middle-aged parents who are looking forward to starting a new chapter in their lives without children when a romantic anniversary leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Baby shows the ups and downs of pregnancy and how the news of a new life can change a relationship forever.

This guide is based on the 2004 Papermill Playhouse Version, available for licensing through MTI.

Lead Characters


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