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Mayor is a musical about New York City government, with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and a book by Warren Leight. The work is based on former New York City mayor Ed Koch's memoir and presents political personalities, civic problems, and city life through songs and revue-style scenes. It opened Off-Broadway in 1985 before transferring to Broadway at the Latin Quarter theatre.
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Who wrote the music and lyrics for Mayor?
Mayor has music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and a book by Warren Leight. It is a musical revue about New York City government and civic life.
What is Mayor based on?
The work is based on former New York City mayor Ed Koch's memoir. It uses songs and revue-style scenes to present political personalities, city problems, and government life.
What subjects does the musical Mayor cover?
Mayor examines New York City government, political personalities, civic problems, and everyday city life. Its revue format lets it move among several public and personal viewpoints rather than follow one narrow plot.
Is Mayor a conventional book musical?
It is better described as a musical revue, because it presents political and civic material through a sequence of songs and scenes. The subject is city government rather than a single fictional romance or adventure.
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