The Fantasticks: Theater Company in New York

About The Fantasticks

The Fantasticks is an American musical created by composer Harvey Schmidt and writer-lyricist Tom Jones, drawing loosely on Edmond Rostand’s late-19th-century comedy *Les Romanesques*. In New York City it has remained a recurring stage presence for decades, including its current run at the Helen Hayes Theater. The story follows two neighboring fathers who stage a feud to steer their children toward romance, using a spare, fable-like structure. The writing favors directness over spectacle, letting song and narration carry the allegory.