The Bridges of Madison County

Musical

Writers: Marsha Norman Jason Robert Brown Robert James Waller

Overview

Show Information

Arrangement
Based On Book By
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2014
Genres
Romance
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
1965, iowa and italy
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Large
Dancing
Optional
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Mature Audiences, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes adult, late teen, young adult, early teen, mature adult characters

Synopsis

Francesca is a dedicated, Iowan housewife, living a simple, yet dispassionate, life. Everything changes when her family goes on a trip to the State Fair in Indianapolis, leaving Francesca behind to take care of the house. Francesca is taken aback by a handsome National Geographic photographer named Robert, who asks for directions to the covered bridges of Madison County. The two connect, starting an emotional four-day love affair that has repercussions long after it’s over. Based on the bestselling novel by Robert James Waller and featuring a lush, Tony award-winning score by Jason Robert Brown that ranges from operatic strains to Americana folk, Bridges of Madison County tells the tale of two people caught between duty and desire.

Lead Characters


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