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Little Mary Sunshine

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  10w, 13m

Book, Music and Lyrics by Rick Besoyan

Billed as “a new musical about an old operetta,” Little Mary Sunshine gently spoofs such old-time favorites as Rose Marie and Naughty Marietta with a personality all its own.

Little Mary Sunshine

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    10w, 13m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Parody/Spoof, Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 1960 Obie Award

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Summary
This hugely successful off-Broadway show played for almost three years at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, winning an Obie award as the Best of the Season. Billed as “a new musical about an old operetta,” Little Mary Sunshine gently spoofs such old-time favorites as Rose Marie and Naughty Marietta, but has a personality all its own. The plot is a little bit of everything: Colorado Rangers led by stalwart Captain Jim; the lovely Mary Sunshine and her “naughty” maid Nancy; a chorus of giggling schoolgirls; and the ominous but benevolent Indian chief. Hearts are won and lost and won again in this delightful, laugh-filled and charming show.
History
Little Mary Sunshine premiered off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre on November 18, 1959. Directed and choreographed by Ray Harrison, the production featured Eileen Brennan and John McMartin.
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  • Time Period 1900-1910
  • Setting The exterior of the Colorado Inn. The early 20th century.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Gun Shots

Media

“Bubbles with music and mirth.” – New York Herald Tribune
“The burlesque is delightful, lively and humorous. Mr. Besoyan's musical parody is tuneful, genteel and amiable... He also has a way with lyrics.” – The New York Times
“Wild improbabilities follow one another in wooly sequences... Audiences shout with laughter at every sinister turn in the plot.” – Time Magazine

Music

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  • Musical Style Operetta
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Large
  • Chorus Size Medium

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Authors

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Rick Besoyan

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