Overview

Synopsis

She Loves Me is a euphoric romantic comedy with a soaring score. Amalia and Georg work together at a modest Hungarian parfurmerie, and have disliked each other from the very beginning. He thinks she’s stuck up, and she thinks he’s arrogant and mean. But each rapturously writes to a lonely hearts pen pal when the work day is done, and it doesn’t take long for the audience to see that they’re in love without realizing it. Inevitably through some of the most iconic songs in the musical theatre canon ("Vanilla Ice Cream", "She Loves Me", "Will He Like Me?"), Georg and Amalia discover the truth as well and rejoice in their love for each other at the story’s sweet and musically delightful conclusion.

Show Information

Music
Based on
The 1937 Hungarian play "Parfumerie" by Miklós László
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1963
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
A city in Hungary in 1930
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Optional
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Georg Nowack

Lead

Male

Baritone

Amalia Balash

Lead

Female

Soprano

Mr. Maraczek

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Arpad Laszlo

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Ladislav Sipos

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Steven Kodaly

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Ilona Ritter

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Waiter

Featured

Male

Tenor

Townspeople, Shop Patrons

Ensemble

Either Gender

Spoken, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

Songs

Act One

Act Two

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number.

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Key Terms

    A chamber musical is a small-scale stage production with a limited cast and orchestra, often designed for intimate venues. The emphasis is typically on character, dialogue, and relationships rather than spectacle or large ensemble numbers. Its reduced scale allows for flexibility in staging and lower production demands.

    Farce is a comedic style that emphasizes exaggerated situations, improbable coincidences, mistaken identities, and rapid pacing. It often includes physical humor such as slamming doors, frantic chases, or characters hiding in plain sight. Farce is designed to generate nonstop laughter, often prioritizing chaos and absurdity over realistic storytelling.

    The “Golden Age Musical” refers to Broadway shows written roughly between the 1940s and 1960s, a period known for integrating songs, story, and character development. These musicals often balanced romance, comedy, and social themes with memorable melodies and large ensembles. Classics from this era continue to shape the foundation of modern musical theatre.

    A romantic comedy is a dramatic genre that combines elements of romance and humor, centering on two characters whose journey toward love is filled with obstacles, misunderstandings, and witty exchanges. The tone is lighthearted and optimistic, with conflicts resolved in ways that affirm love’s triumph. This genre has been a mainstay of theatre for centuries, from Shakespeare to modern musical theatre.

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