About the Show

A musical, which depicts more than a century and a half of American history through the eyes of a family who never ages.

Navigating a rapidly changing world, the Cooper family grows from their simple post-revolutionary farm to a life in bustling post-World War II America.

Starring Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!) and Nicholas Christopher (Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam), this rarely performed work combines both heartfelt scenes and satirical vaudeville acts to explore the intimate and epic moments of marriage. Directed by Tony winner Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo), Love Life premiered on Broadway in 1948, with Weill describing it as a "new form of theater."

Critic Reviews (5)

"this production will hopefully encourage others to take a stab at 'Love Life'"
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"cements Love Life‘s reputation as the historical precursor to everything that followed"
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"...for the rest of us, it is a delightful gift"
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"a flawed, but fascinating work of musical theater, considered an early concept musical"
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...the cast make(s) this otherwise unwieldy show an enjoyable rediscovery.
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Cast and creative team

New York City Center

Producer

Alan Jay Lerner

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist