The New Moon

The New Moon

Music by Sigmund Romberg
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel and Laurence Schwab

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The New Moon

The New Moon

Music by Sigmund Romberg
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Mandel and Laurence Schwab

Overview

In 1788 New Orleans, Robert, a French revolutionist wanted by the Crown, is caught and put aboard The New Moon to stand trial in France. Mutiny is instigated by his beloved Marianne, and everyone on board starts a new, flourishing island republic which comes under attack from the French just as a revolution there changes everything.

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  • Genre: Adventure
  • Time Period: 18th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable Casting, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

Oscar Hammerstein II

Oscar Hammerstein II

Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father, William, was a theatre manager and for many years director of Hammerstein's Victoria, the most popular vaudeville theatre of its day. His uncle, Arthur Hammerstein, was a successful Broadway producer ...

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Sigmund Romberg

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Frank Mandel

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Laurence Schwab