Eleanor - An American Love Story

Eleanor - An American Love Story

Music by Thomas Tierney
Lyrics by John Forster
Book by Jonathan Bolt

Eleanor - An American Love Story

Eleanor - An American Love Story

Music by Thomas Tierney
Lyrics by John Forster
Book by Jonathan Bolt

Overview

A hit at regional theaters across America, Eleanor- An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. Warmth, humor and insight inform the evolving relationship between young Eleanor and Franklin, their passionate courtship, tumultuous marriage and the courage that eventually lead to Eleanor's emergence as a compelling catalyst for social change. By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, the lush score, thoughtful lyrics and moving book make Eleanor an uplifting celebration of the American spirit.

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Details

  • Genre: Biography
  • Time Period: 1920s, 1910s/WWI, 1900-1910
  • Cast Attributes: Flexible Cast Size, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences

Authors

Thomas Tierney

Thomas Tierney composed the music for Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, which toured nationally for 25 years and has played in The City of London Festival, off-Broadway in New York and in more than 900 productions throughout the US, Canada, Grea ...

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John Forster

John Forster wrote the music and lyrics for How To Eat Like A Child, one of the most performed shows in the country. He founded the long-running revue The Proposition as an undergraduate at Harvard, where he also wrote for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. His satirical revue Bo ...

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Jonathan Bolt

Jonathan Bolt’s first play, Threads, premiered at New York City's famed Circle Repertory Company. To Culebra and The Whore and H'Empress premiered at Actors Theatre of Louisville. His experience directing a Communist Bulgarian theater company led to his romantic comedy, Oh! D ...

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