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Choral and Vocal Arrangements from

The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud. The fathers hire traveling actors to stage a mock abduction, so that Matt can heroically seem to save Luisa, ending the supposed feud. When the children discover the deception, they reject the arranged love match and separate. Each then gains disillusioning experiences of the real world, seen in parallel fantasy sequences. They return to each other bruised but enlightened, and they renew their vows with more maturity.

The show's original off-Broadway production ran a total of 42 years and 17,162 performances, making it the world's longest-running musical. The musical was produced by Lore Noto. It was awarded Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre in 1991. The poetic book and breezy, inventive score, including such familiar songs as "Try to Remember," helped make this show so durable. The Fantasticks has also become a staple of regional, community, and high school productions virtually since its premiere, with approximately 250 new productions each year. It is played with a small cast, two- to three-person orchestra and minimalist set design. Among many revivals, the show re-opened off-Broadway in 2006. As of 2010, its original investors have earned 240 times their original investments. The musical has played throughout the U.S. and in at least 67 foreign countries.

Music By - Harvey Schmidt | Lyrics By - Tom Jones | Stage Date - 1960

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Tom Jones : The Fantasticks

Includes 7 stand-out songs from this long-running musical, including the beautiful Try to Remember and: I Can See It - Much More - Never Say No - Plant a Radish - Soon It's Gonna Rain - They Were You.

Songlist: I Can See It, Much More, Never Say 'No', Plant A Radish, Soon It's Gonna Rain, They Were You, Try To Remember

Harvey Schmidt : The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks is Broadway's longest-running musical. This composer-approved 50th anniversary vocal selections folio has been expanded to include several songs that were previously available only in the complete vocal score. Titles: Try to Remember - I Can See It - Much More - Never Say No - Plant a Radish - Soon It's Gonna Rain - They Were You - The Perfect Time to Fall in Love - Metaphor - This Plum Is Too Ripe.

Songlist: Never Say No, Metaphor, I Can See It, A Perfect Time To Be In Love, Much More, Plant A Radish, Soon It's Gonna Rain, They Were You, Try To Remember, This Plum Is Too Ripe

Jay Althouse : Try to Remember

After running for more than 30 years off-Broadway, the musical legend The Fantasticks has re-opened to great reviews. The show is timeless, and so is its music. In this arrangement of the elegant opening number, the tune is stated first in a straightforward manner, then becomes a light jazz waltz. Perfectly arranged for all your groups, large or small, regardless of age.