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Smile (Ashman)
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 10w, 6m, 2boy(s)
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Based upon the screenplay by Jerry Belson
At the Young American Miss Pageant in Santa Rosa, California, two young women befriend one another and pursue their dreams, despite a barrage of onstage exploits and backstage intrigue.
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Cast Size
10w, 6m, 2boy(s) -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee: 1987 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
Nominee: Two 1987 Drama Desk Awards
Details
Summary
History
Smile premiered on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 24, 1986. Directed by Howard Ashman, the production featured Jodi Benson, Anne Marie Bobby, Jeff McCarthy, Dick Patterson and Marsha Waterbury.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period 1980s
- Setting Santa Rosa, California’s Young American Miss State Pageant
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“A swift-paced and thoroughly professional entertainment.” – Time
“Wonderful Marvin Hamlisch melodies. Smart, clever move-the-story lyrics from Howard Ashman… This is the best Broadway score in years… Smile? I did. You will.” – ABC
“This good-looking show has a lot to like… Sit back and enjoy the pageant.” – Women's Wear Daily
“Impressively crafted lyrics.” – The New York Times
Music
Song Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Pop/Rock
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Large
Licensing & Materials
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Music Rentals
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Authors
Marvin Hamlisch
June 2, 1944—August 6, 2012
As composer, Marvin Hamlisch won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony, three Golden Globe awards and the Pulitzer Prize (won by A Chorus Line). Only Hamlisch and Richard Rodgers have won a “PEGOT” ( ...
