Ballroom

Musical

Writers: Jerome Kass Billy Goldenberg Alan Bergman Marilyn Bergman

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1978
Genres
Drama, Romance
Time & Place
The Bronx, 1979
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
Star Vehicle Female, Professional Theatre, Community Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes adult, mature adult, elderly characters

Synopsis

Ballroom is the story of a widow, Bea Asher, who finds love again with a mailman, Al Rossi, while visiting a local dance hall. It has been a year since Bea’s husband died and she is thrilled to rediscover the joys of dance and love. However, trouble ensues when it turns out that Al is a married man. Further, Bea's family feels that she should still be in mourning for her husband.

Lead Characters

Ballroom guide sections