Carnival

Musical

Writers: Michael Stewart Bob Merrill

Overview

Show Information

Music
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1961
Genres
Drama, Romance
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

Lili, a lonely orphan, is enchanted with a traveling carnival troupe. She finally gets to join the troupe and ends up working with the puppet act. Meanwhile, both the puppeteer, Paul, and the magician, Marco the Magnificent, have fallen in love with Lili. The two men engage in a fierce rivalry for Lili's affections. In the end, Lili chooses Paul and they live happily ever after.

Lead Characters

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