Fiorello!
| Book | George Abbott and Jerome Weidman | |
| Lyricists | Sheldon Harnick | |
| Composer | Jerry Bock | |
| Rating |
2 act Book show rated G 1999 Revision |
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| Classification | Comedy Historical Nostalgia Period Piece Romance | |
| Ideal For |
Colleges Community Theatres Concerts Families High Schools High Schools Regional Theatres |
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| Summary |
“Fiorello!” tells the story of the rise to power of New York’s “Little Flower,” Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947). In a time when the crooked political machine known as “Tammany Hall” was up to its ears in graft, vice and corruption, it took this small, honest man to break their stranglehold on New York City politics. With guts and perseverance “The Little Flower” put a bright, new shine on “The Big Apple.” Unlike most political musicals, which are usually satires, “Fiorello!” is really a love story set to the music and beat of a New York City in the midst of change. The little man with the big hearts continues to attract and charm audiences with his warmth and humor. With a book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott, and a score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, “Fiorello!” is a melodic masterpiece whose take on corruption in government is as timely today as when it was written. Featuring a large cast, offering many opportunities for ensemble work, “Fiorello!” is a witty sweet valentine to all that is right about the way our government works. Opened 11/23/59 Ran for 795 performances "The whole show comes to life with gusto… a comic carnival" The New York Times "Not since GUYS AND DOLLS has there been a musical as down-to-the-sidewalks New York as FIORELLO!" Daily News "A smashing victory… a box-office landslide" Daily Mirror "A song-and-dance jamboree" Herald Tribune |
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| Popular Songs |
Till Tomorrow When Did I Fall In Love? Little Tin Box The Very Next Man |
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| Other Information | 1920's/30's New York | |
| ID Code | 216 |
