The Baker's Wife

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"The Baker's Wife" is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Joseph Stein. It premiered in 1976 and tells the story of a small French village that becomes enthralled by the arrival of a new baker and his young wife. The musical revolves around the relationship between the Baker and his wife, who is adored by the townspeople for her beauty and charm. However, when the wife is lured away by a handsome young suitor, the villagers are left without their beloved baker and their lives are thrown into disarray. As the community struggles with the absence of freshly baked bread and the loss of their beloved baker, they must come to terms with their own desires and the consequences of their actions. "The Baker's Wife" explores themes of love, desire, loyalty, and the power of community. The musical features a blend of catchy and heartfelt songs that capture the essence of the characters and the setting. Despite its initial short run on Broadway, the show has gained a cult following and has been appreciated for its beautiful music and poignant storytelling. "The Baker's Wife" reminds audiences of the importance of love, forgiveness, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact that one person can have on an entire community.}

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Genre: Musical Comedy

Production Highlights

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Score

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Original score

Cut before or during tryout [unconfirmed]

Cut during tryout

Added to 1982 production

Added to 1983 production

Added to 1985 production

Added to 1989 London revival

Studio Cast Recordings

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Demos & Pre-Production Recordings

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"The Baker's Wife" is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Joseph Stein. It premiered in 1976 and tells the story of a small French village that becomes enthralled by the arrival of a new baker and his young wife. The musical revolves around the relationship between the Baker and his wife, who is adored by the townspeople for her beauty and charm. However, when the wife is lured away by a handsome young suitor, the villagers are left without their beloved baker and their lives are thrown into disarray. As the community struggles with the absence of freshly baked bread and the loss of their beloved baker, they must come to terms with their own desires and the consequences of their actions. "The Baker's Wife" explores themes of love, desire, loyalty, and the power of community. The musical features a blend of catchy and heartfelt songs that capture the essence of the characters and the setting. Despite its initial short run on Broadway, the show has gained a cult following and has been appreciated for its beautiful music and poignant storytelling. "The Baker's Wife" reminds audiences of the importance of love, forgiveness, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact that one person can have on an entire community.}

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Authors

Original Authors

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Book
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Music & Lyrics
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Source Material

Later Contributors

There are no known writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.
Genre: Musical Comedy

Source

Based on the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono

Synopsis

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Trivia & History

Cy Feuer and Ernest Martin planned a version of the story in 1952 with Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows writing and Bert Lahr starring. Author of the source novel La Femme du Boulanger Jean Giono withheld the rights however and the project was shelved.

Other Titles

  • La Femme du Boulanger (source material)

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