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High Spirits
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 3w, 1m
Music, Lyrics and Book by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray
Based upon Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward
The musical adaptation of Blithe Spirit, this “Improbable Musical Comedy” concerns a widowed gentleman who, upon remarrying, finds himself haunted by the spirit of his strong-willed first wife.
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Cast Size
3w, 1m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Farce, Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee: Eight 1964 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Composer/Lyricist
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Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1960s
- Setting Various locations in Hampstead Heath. 1964.
- Features Period Costumes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“Cause for celebration! Effervescent… distinctive in grace and wit.” – The New York Times
“Cause for celebration! The book Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray have drawn from Noël Coward's effervescent Blithe Spirit builds cheerfully and smartly… The songs by Mr. Martin and Mr. Gray have suavity and style… distinctive in grace and wit.” – The New York Times
“Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray's High Spirits is a deliciously mindless and winning musical adaptation of Noël Coward's deliciously mindless and winning comedy Blithe Spirit.” – Curtain Up
Music
- Musical Style Classic Broadway, Jazz
- Dance Requirements Easy
- Vocal DemandsDifficult
- Orchestra Size Large
- Chorus Size Large
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.