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The Most Happy FellaThe Most Happy Fella

The Most Happy Fella

Libretto:
Frank Loesser, based on a play by Sidney Howard

Premiere:
Imperial Theatre, Broadway, May 1956

Conductor:
Dale Rieling

Director:
Vincent Liotta

Designer:
William Forrester


Set in 1927 Napa Valley, California

In what has been called a musical theater piece, an operetta, and an opera, Jacobs faculty member and internationally renowned baritone Timothy Noble will be featured as Tony Esposito, who falls in love with a young waitress, Rosabella.

They correspond, but she does not remember him and asks for his picture. Insecure about his age and looks, Tony sends Rosabella a photo of Joe, a handsome, young man. From that point on, misunderstandings, mistakes, and bittersweet, as well as hilarious events unfold.

Sung in English with English supertitles