This musical re-telling of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare's greatest comedy, captures both the rollicking energy of the play's hilarious hijinks and its deeply felt emotions of loss and unrequited love.
ILLYRIA received its Regional Premiere at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey; Bonnie J. Monte, Artistic Director; Stephen Klein, Managing Director.
Ideal for Singer-actors with a "classical" sensibility
Cast Requirements: 7 Male, 3 Female, Optional Chorus, 7 Musicians, 2 acts.
Genre / Style: Comedy
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Piano/Conductor;
Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone);
Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone);
Violin;
Cello;
Acoustic Bass;
Musical Numbers: Any In Illyria; Sebastian; How These Things Start; Silly Little Syllogisms; Olivia; Crossovers/The Ring; Cakes And Ale; Patience; The Man Is Mine; We Men; The Love Letter; Undone; Save One; Malvolio's Tango; Whoever You Are; The Duel; The Lunatic; The Lady Must Be Mad and more...