Composer

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Frederick Loewe

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

First Performance

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1974

Average_duration

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36:51

"The Little Prince" is a musical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella of the same name. The soundtrack was composed by Frederick Loewe, with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. The musical premiered on Broadway on November 16, 1974, at the Alvin Theatre and ran for 15 previews and 80 performances. The musical is divided into two acts, with a total of 17 musical numbers. The first act introduces the audience to the narrator, a pilot who has crash-landed in the Sahara desert. He meets the Little Prince, a young boy who has traveled from his home planet to explore the universe. The two become friends, and the Little Prince shares his stories of the various planets he has visited. The second act focuses on the Little Prince's journey to Earth, where he meets a variety of characters, including a businessman, a geographer, and a snake. The Little Prince learns valuable lessons about life and love, and ultimately returns to his home planet. The music of "The Little Prince" is characterized by its whimsical and playful nature, with Loewe's score incorporating a variety of musical styles, including waltzes, ballads, and upbeat numbers. The lyrics by Lerner are witty and clever, with a focus on wordplay and puns. The premiere of "The Little Prince" was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising the music and performances, while others found the show to be overly sentimental. Despite its short run on Broadway, the musical has since become a cult classic, with numerous revivals and productions staged around the world. The soundtrack remains a beloved piece of musical theater history, with Loewe's music and Lerner's lyrics capturing the magic and wonder of Saint-Exupéry's timeless tale.

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