Overview
Synopsis
In "The Maid of the Mountains" the chief bandit, Baldassare has decided to disband. Soon, however, the local Governor captures Baldassare's lover, Teresa. At first, she steadfastly refuses to give up Baldassare's location. However, she is furious when she discovers that he has fallen in love with Angela, the daughter of the retiring Governor. She proceeds to lead the authorities to Baldassare's and he and his band are sent to prison. While in prison, Baldassare realizes that Teresa is in fact his true love. With the help Lieutenant Rugini, the Governor of the prison, Baldassare and his men escape. Baldassare reunites with Teresa, she forgives him and all ends well.
Show Information
- Music
- Harold Fraser-Simpson
- Lyrics
- Harry Graham
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- Genres
- Comedy, Farce, Romance
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- Samuel French
- Ideal For
- Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
- 1. Friends Have To Part - Opening Chorus
- 2. Live For Today - Beppo and chorus of men
- 3. My Life Is Love - Teresa, Beppo and bandits
- 4. Nocturne - Orchestra Farewell - Teresa
- 5. Dividing the Spoils - Chorus
- 6. Finale Act I - Company
- 7. Introduction & Opening Chorus Act II
- 8. Love Will Find A Way - Teresa
- 9. Laughing Chorus Dirty Work - Governor and Tonio
- 10. A Paradise For Two - Teresa and Beppo
- 11. Husbands and Wives - Vittoria and Tonio
- 12. A Bachelor Gay - Beppo
- 13. Finale Act II
- 14. Opening Chorus Act III - Chorus of Fisherfolk
- 15. Good People Gather Round - Governor, Teresa and Chorus
- 16. When You're In Love - Teresa and General Malona
- 17. Over There and Over Here - Vittorio and Tonio
- 18. Finale Act III Friendship and Love - Teresa and Beppo
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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