O Happy Day
by Susan Kosoff, Jane Staab

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Highlights

Flexible Cast Size Bare Stage/Simple Set Christmas

Synopsis

A musicalization of the birth of Christ.

The time is now, the action is everywhere.

Not unlike Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell, O Happy Day inventively and enthusiastically weaves a charm of unbridled innocence.

This catchy musical tells the Christmas story in an excitingly new and young way.

They swing into the sort of thing creative actors and directors relish: delightful improvisation-like scenes with actors often switching roles as the story progresses.

The musical eventually leads to a rousing climax and becomes a celebration embracing the entire audience.

O Happy Day has been presented throughout the country, including major productions in St. Louis, Utica, NY, and at Lincoln Center.

Press Reviews

"The play has a refreshing approach to the Christmas story – there is song, dance and hilariously funny moments – without detracting from the religious significance."

— Yarmouth (MA) Register

"Will appeal to both adults and children."

— Westchester (NY) Weekend

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1984
Pages 42
Language English
ISBN-13 9780874406566
ISBN-10 0874406560

O Happy Day is a christmas play written by Susan Kosoff and published by Samuel French (1984).

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