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A new musical about a group of disparate New Yorkers caught on a subway train under unusual circumstances.
What was the most perfect moment in your life? That’s the question nine New Yorkers are asked to consider when they find themselves on a stalled subway train. The trapped riders include a hard-driving lawyer, a bicycle messenger, a doorman, a wheelchair-bound elderly woman, a social-climbing younger woman, a celebrated interior designer, a right-wing radio personality and a pair of married doctors, plus the MTA employee who poses the cosmic question to the group. Their answers form the basis for this charming one-act musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman.
What Is Happiness Like?
Happiness allows the characters to break out of the show’s shiny subway car set and re-enact their memorable moments in entertaining production numbers. The tone is very much “of the moment,” with stories that ring true and capture your heart. If you’ve been eager for a beautifully staged and acted original musical, Happiness should be at the top of your list.
Is Happiness Good for Kids?
Although the content of Happiness isn’t objectionable, the tone is too sophisticated for kids. It’s a great choice for teens, and could spark plenty of interesting dinner-table conversations about what’s truly important in life.
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