Composer

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Frederick Loewe

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1947

First Performance

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Mar 13, 1947

Average_duration

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52:23

Brigadoon is a musical composed by Frederick Loewe with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. The musical premiered on Broadway on March 13, 1947, at the Ziegfeld Theatre and ran for 581 performances. The plot revolves around two American tourists, Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, who stumble upon a mysterious Scottish village called Brigadoon while on a hunting trip. The village appears only once every hundred years and is under a magical spell that keeps it from aging or changing. Tommy falls in love with a local girl named Fiona, but their love is threatened by the curse that will make Brigadoon disappear forever if anyone from the outside world stays in the village for more than a day. The musical is divided into two acts and features several memorable songs, including "Almost Like Being in Love," "The Heather on the Hill," and "Come to Me, Bend to Me." The music is characterized by its Scottish folk influences, with bagpipes and fiddles prominently featured throughout the score. The musical also features several dance numbers, including a lively Scottish country dance and a dream ballet sequence. Brigadoon was a critical and commercial success, earning several Tony Award nominations and spawning numerous revivals and adaptations. The musical has been praised for its romantic storyline, memorable songs, and lush orchestration. However, some critics have criticized the musical for its idealized portrayal of Scotland and its simplistic treatment of the themes of love and destiny. Despite its flaws, Brigadoon remains a beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for over 70 years. Its timeless story of love and magic continues to inspire new generations of theatergoers, and its memorable songs and characters have become iconic in the world of musical theater.

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