Heidi

Audiences by the thousands have stood and cheered for this touching musical based on Johanna Spyri's novel about the original optimistic orphan. This show is brimming with humor, warmth, and beautiful songs that carry the audience high up to Heidi's home in the majestic Alps. Here, Heidi wins the love of her grumbling grandfather and brightens the lives of everyone in their little mountain village, only to be stolen away by her evil Aunt Dete to be the playmate of the invalid daughter of a big city businessman. Heidi faces her new life bravely but longs to be back home. An emotion filled finale guarantees not a dry eye in the house as Heidi finally returns to her grandfather.

CAST: 8 males, 8 females, 5 m/f with servants, villagers, and children.

PRODUCTION: 2 Acts, 11 scenes, 4 crossovers. Full-length show. Action takes place in: the village square of Dorfli, a path in the mountains, the grandfather's hut (exterior & interior), a pasture, interior of grandmother's hut, the great room of the Sesemann's house, the library of the Sesemann's house, and Grandmama's sitting room.

PLAY SCRIPTS: Each Heidi script includes the complete vocal score.

VOCAL DEMO CD: The Vocal Demo includes all the songs in the show. You can listen to some mp3 samples from the CD by clicking the link below.

15 Musical Numbers

Heidi Royalty & Performance Information

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