Heartbreak the Musical

A romantic tragedy, sprinkled with dark humor, about how two wounded people, Laura and Peter, find love in extreme circumstances.

Rating
PG-13
Show by
Book by
Peter Eksell
Music by
Peter Eksell
Lyrics by
Additional Materials by
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ANY
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6-10
Ensemble
CAST DETAIL

Performance Age

Adult
High School
Book Length
150
Minutes
Book Genre
Drama
Romance
Vocal Requirements
Advanced
Instrumental Requirements
Moderate
Music Style
Pop/Rock
Contemporary Musical Theatre
World Music/Ethnic Influences
Hip Hop/Rap
Dance Style
Non-Specific
Dance Requirements
Moderate

Synopsis

Laura (a paramedic), is prevented from killing herself by a lonely man eager for love, Peter (an office clerk with romantic dreams). Because of the exertion of saving Laura's life, Peter has a heart attack and must himself be saved . It turns out he needs a heart transplant, but his rare blood type severely limits his options. The two unfortunates fall in love and struggle to build their fragile world together, while dark secrets in their past threaten to ruin their love.

Media

Licensing Contacts/ More Information

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Cast Details

Peter- office clerk,ordinary guy,  longing for love, 35y tenor

Laura - Paramedic, Functional depressed woman 32y, soprano/belt

Robbie- Office clerk, Peter's best friend, wannabe player, 30-35y, Tenor

Thomas - Laura's ex-husband, a bitter man who dreams of revenge. 35-40y, Tenor

Chandra - Holistic quantum therapist, female, 30-50y Soprano, Preferably of Hindu descent and familiar with Bollywood music and dance.

Doctor - A kindly Cardio specialist, 50-60y, Baritone/Bass

Instrumentation

Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard 1, Key 2, Key 3, Woodwinds 1, Woodwinds 2, Brass 1, Brass 2, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello

Performance Tracks are available for this show!