Fame (musical) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fame – The Musical |
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| Music | Steve Margoshes |
| Lyrics | Jacques Levy |
| Book | Jose Fernandez |
| Productions | Miami, Florida (1980) West End (1995) Off-Broadway (2003) |
Fame – The Musical is a popular musical that tells an exciting story. It is based on a famous 1980 movie called Fame. A musical is a type of play that combines acting, singing, and dancing.
Jose Fernandez wrote the story, which is called the "book." Jacques Levy wrote the words for the songs, known as the "lyrics." Steve Margoshes created the music for the show.
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What is Fame – The Musical About?
The musical follows a group of talented students. They attend the High School of Performing Arts in New York City. The story shows their journey as they try to become stars. It covers their struggles, friendships, and dreams. You see them learning to dance, sing, and act. The show explores what it takes to succeed in the arts.
Where Did Fame First Play?
Fame – The Musical first opened in 1980. Its very first show was in Miami, Florida. Later, it became very popular around the world.
Fame on the West End
In 1995, the musical opened in London. It played in the famous West End, which is like Broadway in New York. Many people enjoyed the show there.
Fame Off-Broadway
The musical also had a run Off-Broadway in New York City. This was between 2003 and 2004. Off-Broadway shows are often smaller than Broadway ones. But they are still very important for new and popular plays.
See also
In Spanish: Fama (musical) para niños
