City of Angels

City of Angels is a musical that cleverly interweaves two plots: the real world of a writer, Stine, attempting to adapt his detective novel into a screenplay, and the fictional world of his creation, 1940s Los Angeles, inhabited by his detective character, Stone.

Synopsis

The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality, as Stine’s Hollywood dealings begin to mirror the complex, noir-style intrigue of his detective story.

The musical is celebrated for its witty dialogue, intricate plot, and dual narratives, offering a stylish homage to the film noir genre while examining the sacrifices made for art and the complexities of the creative process.

Songs from City of Angels

1. Prologue / Theme from City of Angels
2. Double Talk
3. What You Don’t Know About Women
4. You Can Always Count on Me
5. With Every Breath I Take
6. The Tennis Song
7. Ev’rybody’s Gotta Be Somewhere
8. Lost and Found
9. All You Have to Do Is Wait
10. You’re Nothing Without Me
11. Stay with Me
12. You Can Always Count on Me (Reprise)
13. Alaura’s Theme
14. It Needs Work
15. L.A. Blues
16. With Every Breath I Take (Reprise)
17. Funny
18. I’m Nothing Without You
19. Epilogue / Theme from City of Angels (Reprise)