The Baker's Wife

The Baker's Wife
A gently bittersweet and offbeat fable of life, love and bread.

Old-world charm permeates every moment of The Baker's Wife, a true gem of a musical by legendary authors, Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof) and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked, Pippin). This romantic musical has developed a loyal following for its lush score featuring the song "Meadowlark."

The bickering residents of a rural village in 1935 Provence, France, have been without a baker for seven weeks. They finally find peace and contentment in the new baker, Aimable, and his attractive young wife, Genevieve. However, when Genevieve is lured away by a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker loses all zest for life and baking. When he refuses to bake, the villagers must work as a team to bring Aimable and Genevieve back together.

This delightful musical showcases a strong ensemble of featured roles and the opportunity for a female star. A lesser-known title with a tuneful score and witty book, The Baker's Wife should turn out to be the "hidden gem" in your season of shows.

Concert Selections for The Baker's Wife

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • MEADOWLARK
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    CULLEN, DAVID
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    6 min 03 sec
    Instrumentation

    (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Piccolo; (1x) Reed 2: Oboe; (1x) Reed 3: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 4: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (3x) Percussion: Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Small Triangle, Bass Drum, Timpani; (1x) Accordion; (1x) Harp; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • PROUD LADY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Instrumentation

    3 PV, 4 PC, Reed-1(flute), Reed-2(oboe), 2 Reed-3(clarinet,tenor sax), Reed-4(bassoon),Horn(2), Accordian, Harp, Keyboard-1(piano), Keyboard-2(Synth.) 2 Percussion, Violins(16), Cello(6), Bass(5)

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