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Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha is a 1964 musical with a book by Dale Wasserman, lyrics by Joe Darion, and music by Mitch Leigh. It is adapted from Wasserman's non-musical 1959 teleplay I, Don Quixote, which was in turn inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his seventeenth-century masterpiece Don Quixote. It tells the story of the "mad" knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. The work is not, and does not pretend to be, a faithful rendition of either Cervantes' life or of Don Quixote. Wasserman complained repeatedly about taking the work as a musical version of Don Quixote.

The original 1965 Broadway production ran for 2,328 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived four times on Broadway, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

The principal song, "The Impossible Dream", became a standard. The musical has played in many other countries around the world, with productions in Dutch, French (translation by Jacques Brel), German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Icelandic, Gujarati, Uzbek, Hungarian, Serbian, Slovenian, Swahili, Finnish, Ukrainian and nine distinctly different dialects of the Spanish language.

Man of La Mancha was first performed at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut in 1964, and had its New York premiere on the thrust stage of the ANTA Washington Square Theatre in 1965.

Music By - Mitch Leigh | Lyrics By - Joe Darion | Stage Date - 1965 | Film Date - 1972


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mac Huff : The Impossible Dream : Showtrax CD : 073999789836 : 08621337

Mac Huff : The Impossible Dream

Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest, to follow that star, no matter how hopeless, no matter how far;...Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer I & II, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

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2634p | Showtrax CD | $22.95 | With Piano
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Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream : Showtrax CD : 038081490793  : 00-43539

Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration.

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5903p | Showtrax CD | $29.95
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Individual Folios

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Man of La Mancha : TBB : Kirby Shaw : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Showtrax CD : 08666107 : 073999661071

Kirby Shaw : Man of La Mancha

The dramatic title number from the award-winning Broadway musical. This must be one of the most heroic songs ever written! Available: TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08666107


The Impossible Dream : SATB : Mark Hayes : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 00-43535 : 038081490755

Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43535 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : SAB : Mark Hayes : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 00-43536 : 038081490762

Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43536 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : SSAA : Mark Hayes : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 00-43537 : 038081490779

Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $2.00 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43537 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : TTBB : Mark Hayes : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 00-43538 : 038081490786

Mark Hayes : The Impossible Dream

Inspirational lyrics, a lush accompaniment, and well-crafted vocal harmonies. What more could you ask from this thrilling new arrangement by Mark Hayes? A real tour de force that is equally moving with either the full piano accompaniment or the complete orchestration.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.00 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43538 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : SSATB : Kirby Shaw : Mitch Leigh : Man Of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 00260324 : 888680726799

Kirby Shaw : The Impossible Dream

From the Broadway musical Man Of La Mancha, here is a fresh take on this iconic song. Set in an a cappella fashion for SSATB choir, this song, covered by countless singers and in many languages, is a great closer for any concert.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Musical: Man Of La Mancha

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Voicing: SSATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00260324


The Impossible Dream : SATB : Mac Huff : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 02500697 : 073999067248

Mac Huff : The Impossible Dream

Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest, to follow that star, no matter how hopeless, no matter how far;...Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer I & II, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02500697 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : SSA : Mac Huff : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 02500699 : 073999334616

Mac Huff : The Impossible Dream

Inspire your students to reach for new heights with this great gospel-flavored arrangement. This is my quest, to follow that star, no matter how hopeless, no matter how far;...Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer I & II, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02500699 | Showtrax CD Available


The Impossible Dream : SATB : John Leavitt : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 02501044 : 073999931921

John Leavitt : The Impossible Dream

From Man of La Mancha, this impressive concert arrangement is now available separately: men's chorus. Available: SATB, SAB, TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02501044


The Impossible Dream : SAB : John Leavitt : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 02501046 : 073999975703

John Leavitt : The Impossible Dream

From Man of La Mancha, this impressive concert arrangement is now available separately: men's chorus. Available: SATB, SAB, TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02501046


The Impossible Dream : TTB : John Leavitt : Mitch Leigh : Man of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 08740790 : 073999407907

John Leavitt : The Impossible Dream

From Man of La Mancha, this impressive concert arrangement is now available separately: men's chorus. Available: SATB, SAB, TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Lyricist: Joe Darion | Musical: Man of La Mancha

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740790


The Impossible Dream (The Quest) : SSATB : Kirby Shaw : Mitch Leigh : Man Of La Mancha : Sheet Music : 1000309421

Kirby Shaw : The Impossible Dream (The Quest)

From the Broadway musical Man Of La Mancha, here is a fresh take on this iconic song. Set in an a cappella fashion for SSATB choir, this song, covered by countless singers and in many languages, is a great closer for any concert.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Mitch Leigh | Musical: Man Of La Mancha

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Voicing: SSATB | Digital | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 10 copies)
| 1000309421


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