The Cherry Girl: A Musical Play in Two Acts - Primary Source Edition

By Ivan Caryll and Seymour Hicks

Book Overview

The Cherry Girl is a musical play in two acts, written by Seymour Hicks and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young girl named Cherry, who is the daughter of a street musician. Cherry dreams of becoming a famous singer, but her father disapproves of her ambitions and wants her to marry a wealthy man instead.Throughout the play, Cherry encounters a range of characters, including a young artist who falls in love with her, a wealthy businessman who offers to make her a star, and a group of street performers who become her friends. As Cherry navigates the challenges of pursuing her dreams, she learns about love, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Featuring a score of catchy songs and lively dance numbers, The Cherry Girl is a charming and uplifting musical that celebrates the power of following one's passion. With themes that are still relevant today, such as the struggle for artistic freedom and the tension between tradition and innovation, this play remains a beloved classic of the musical theatre canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165773376
• ISBN13: 9781165773374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"