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24 HOURS IN A LIFE OF A WOMAN based on the novel by Stefan Zweig / 24 HEURES DE LA VIE D’UNE FEMME

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24 HOURS IN A LIFE OF A WOMAN based on the novel by Stefan Zweig / 24 HEURES DE LA VIE D’UNE FEMME

Synopsis

Narrated by an unnamed gentleman who listens to Mrs C. as she recounts the events of the previous day, which had been filled with passion and intrigue. It traces a woman through a single day, but that day is simultaneously the most vividly wonderful and ultimately terrible of her life. She is an English widow who becomes mesmerized by the almost suicidally reckless gambling of a failed Polish diplomat one evening in Monte Carlo. From this first spark of interest, she is drawn into his troubled, unstable life.
The story takes place over the course of a single day and follows a wealthy, middle-aged woman who becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a young man at a luxurious French resort.
"24 Hours in the Life of a Woman" is a powerful exploration of passion, morality, and the consequences of impulsive actions. Zweig's writing is known for its psychological depth and sensitivity, and the novella is considered one of his masterpieces. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas over the years and remains a popular and influential work of literature. This is the first adaptation in a Musical.

Overview

Type of Work

Musical (Full Length)

Duration

75-90 minutes

Genres

DramaRomanceRomantic Comedy

Musical Styles

Classic BroadwayContemporary Broadway

Additional Information

Cast Size

1-4

Ensemble Size

None

Orchestra Size

Small/Combo (<5)

Character Breakdown

Men: 2Women: 1

Tracks Available

Yes

Developmental History + Awards

Creation in Russian in 2021 and 2024.
Broadway World Spain of the Musical (Little format) in 2018, in Spain.
Adapted in Catalan and created at Barcelona at Teatro Cortal in 2018.
Adapted in Spanish and created in Spain in 2016, touring from 2017 to 2019, by Silvia Marso.
Pre-translated in English in 2015.
Created (in French) and produced in France, in Paris in 2012-2015.
Played by Isabelle Georges, Frederik Steenbrick, Olivier Ruidavet, directed by Franck Berthier.
Arranged for piano, cello and violin.

FRENCH VERSION subtitled in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2SgYzJuq0c&ab_channel=SDreznin

SPANISH TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/229453393