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Milk and Honey

Musical

Overview

Synopsis

Set in Israel, "Milk and Honey" tells the story of an old American visiting his married daughter who finds love with the widow, Ruth Stein. Trouble ensues when it turns out that while separated for many years, Phil is still married. In the end, Phil promises Ruth that he will fly to Paris, where his wife lives, and plead for a divorce.

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Music
Lyrics
Libretto
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1961
Genres
Drama, Romance
Settings
Period
Cast Size
large
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Large Cast

Characters

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Character Portrayals

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Songs

  • Shepherd's Song - Shepherd Boy and Phil
  • Shalom - Phil and Ruth
  • Independence Day Hora - The Company
  • Milk and Honey - David, Adi, and Company
  • There's No Reason in the World - Phil
  • Chin Up, Ladies - Mrs. Weiss and Widows
  • That Was Yesterday - Ruth, Phil, Adi, and Company
  • Let's Not Waste a Moment - Phil
  • The Wedding - Ruth, Phil, and Company
  • Like A Young Man - Phil
  • I Will Follow You - David
  • Hymn to Hymie - Clara
  • There's No Reason in the World (Reprise) - Ruth
  • Milk and Honey (Reprise) - Adi and Company
  • As Simple as That - Ruth and Phil
  • Shalom (Reprise) - Ruth, Phil, and Company

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