Harmony: A New Musical
Harmony is a powerful, sweeping musical that tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a groundbreaking six-man vocal group who rose from obscurity in 1920s Berlin to become one of the world’s most celebrated musical acts. With irresistible humor, tight harmonies, and electrifying stage presence, they captivated audiences across Europe—only to be torn apart as the shadow of the Third Reich closed in. Through the eyes of an older Rabbi looking back on his youth, the musical traces the group’s meteoric rise, their deep bonds of friendship, and the personal and political forces that ultimately shaped their fate.
At once joyous and heartbreaking, Harmony blends dazzling musical sequences with intimate storytelling to explore the cost of art in a world collapsing into darkness. It is a testament to resilience, loyalty, and the power of music to unite even in the most turbulent times. With roles that highlight both comedic flair and emotional depth, Harmony offers directors a vibrant, character-driven production and audiences an unforgettable journey through a chapter of history where harmony itself became an act of courage.
Duration: 140 Min
Roles:
7F, 11M (Can be expanded to 40+)
Setting: Rehearsal Rooms/Apartments, Nightclubs/Performance Venues, Synagogue, Offices, Train Station, Various Flash Locations
Music
Orchestration
Bass
Drums/Perc
Key 1
Key 2
Reed
Trumpet
Trombone
Casting
Female
Mary
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Ruth
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Female Doubler #1
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Ingrid, Young Woman #1, Ensemble.
Female Doubler #2
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Clara, Young Woman #2, Follies Dancer, Ensemble.
Female Doubler #3
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Young Woman #3, Follies Dancer, Ensemble.
Female Doubler #4
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Follies Dancer, Rally Scene, Wedding Guest, Film Cast, Ensemble.
Female Doubler #5
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Follies Dancer, Wedding Guest, Cabaret Patron, Film Cast, Ensemble.
Male
Older Rabbi
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Marlene Dietrich, Richard Strauss, Albert Einstein, Synagogue Rabbi, Reporter, Radio Announcer, Sandor Frankenhauser, and other roles explicitly played by Rabbi.
Young Rabbi
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Harry Frommerman
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Bobby Biberti
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Erich Collin
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Chopin (Erwin Bootz)
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Lesh (Ari Leshnikoff)
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Dedicated.
Male Doubler #1
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Fritz, Titus, Border Guard, Stage Manager, Nazi Youth, Ensemble.
Male Doubler #2
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Ezra, Standartenführer, Nazi Leader, Ensemble.
Male Doubler #3
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Obersturmführer, Cantor, Nazi Youth, Ensemble.
Male Doubler #4
Additional Roles/Ensemble: Sturmann, SS Officer, Nazi Youth, Ensemble.
Materials
Cast Script/Vocal Book (CV)
Piano/Conductor Score
Orchestration Books
SFX
Prop List
Videos
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