The Fantasticks Talk about a time-proven audience-pleaser! “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences at New York’s Sullivan Street Playhouse. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt have created an intimate show that engages the audience’s imagination and showcases a strong ensemble cast. It’s moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become standards. Holding the world record for the longest running musical after its marathon run at Greenwich Village’s Sullivan Street Playhouse, The Fantasticks has been beloved by audiences for nearly half a century. Already seen in over 12,000 productions worldwide, it’s a classic coming-of-age story and a timeless celebration of love—first love, lost love, and, ultimately, true love. With such treasured songs as “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” The Fantasticks promises to steal your heart and kick off our season with unbridled joy. “The perfect musical….It’s a gem.” |