Composer

:

Richard Rodgers

Genre

:

Musical Theatre

Style

:

Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1962

First Performance

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Mar 15, 1962

Average_duration

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43:03

Movement_count

:

15

Movement ....

'No Strings' is a musical composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Samuel Taylor. The plot revolves around a successful African-American fashion model named Barbara who falls in love with a white American writer named David. The musical explores the challenges and prejudices that the couple faces due to their interracial relationship. The musical was composed in 1962 and premiered on Broadway on March 15, 1962. It ran for 580 performances and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning three. The musical was groundbreaking for its time as it was one of the first Broadway productions to feature an interracial couple as the lead characters. The musical is divided into two acts and features several memorable songs such as "The Sweetest Sounds," "Love Makes the World Go," and "Nobody Told Me." The music is characterized by Rodgers' signature style of catchy melodies and memorable lyrics. The first act of the musical introduces the audience to Barbara and David, who meet in Paris and fall in love. They face opposition from their friends and family due to their interracial relationship. The second act takes place in New York, where the couple faces even more challenges as they try to navigate their relationship in a society that is not yet ready to accept interracial couples. 'No Strings' is a musical that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It tackles important issues such as racism and prejudice in a way that is accessible to audiences of all ages. The music is timeless and continues to be popular today, more than 50 years after its premiere. Overall, 'No Strings' is a must-see musical for anyone who loves great music and thought-provoking storytelling.

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