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Romance / Romance 1987

Opened: October 30, 1987
Closing: unknown

Romance / Romance - 1987 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Romance/Romance is a musical with a book and lyrics by Barry Harman and music by Keith Herrmann.



The show is composed of two acts linked only by the common theme of love and one song performed in both acts. The first, The Little Comedy, is based on a short story by Arthur Schnitzler and explores the budding relationship between two people who have adopted personas other than their own. Set in late 19th century Vienna, it focuses on Josefine, a demimonde weary of the social life provided by her upper class lovers, and wealthy playboy Alfred, who has tired of a seemingly endless round of inconsequential affairs. She assumes the guise of a working class woman, while he pretends to be a struggling poet, and the two meet while enjoying their new identities. Whether or not they can survive a weekend in the country with their usually glamorous trappings replaced by inedible food, bad wine, swarming insects, and total boredom is the question to be answered.


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Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Romance / Romance History

Other Productions of Romance / Romance

1987   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1988   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1996   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe

Romance / Romance - 1987 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Book 0
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Lyrics 0
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Music 0
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Musical 0

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