The Baker's Wife Tickets
About The Baker's Wife
Set an alert for when The Baker's Wife tickets go on sale to see this less often performed but highly beloved musical by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) and Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof). The Baker's Wife musical runs at Classic Stage Company as part of its 2025/26 season and offers New Yorkers the rare chance to see a full production of this legendary show.
Experience The Baker's Wife in New York, and prepare to be transported to the French countryside: in this sweet and heartfelt musical, a Provence village welcomes its elder new baker...and his much younger wife. A story about love, forgiveness, and breaking the preconceived notions about how each of those might work, The Baker's Wife off Broadway is a timeless tale with a soaring score. Fan favorite songs like "Meadowlark" and "Where Is the Warmth?" are just some of the notable numbers from this musical.
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Stars on stage
Ariana DeBose
The Baker's Wife cast and creative team
By: Joseph Stein, adapted from the film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono
Songs by: Stephen Schwartz
Director: Gordon Greenberg
Producer: Classic Stage Company
Cast list: Ariana DeBose (as Genevieve)
More information about The Baker's Wife
The musical premiered in the West End in 1989 for a short run but, although establishing a dedicated cult following, has never been on Broadway. Now, it comes to New York off Broadway. Based on the 1938 French film of the same name by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, The Baker's Wife is set in the rustic Provence region of France, where everyone knows everything about everybody.
Such is the case in the small town where this musical is set: a baker, Aimable, arrives with his new wife, Genevieve, who quickly catches the eyes of the men in town. A beautiful young woman, Genevieve just wants a fresh start in a new town full of people who are suspicious of her, and she soon falls for the local lothario, Dominique. What follows is a comedic and honest look at how couples navigate disagreement, and how a tight-knit town confronts change.
What to watch for
- Patti LuPone played Genevieve in the out-of-town tryout that never made it to Broadway.
- Gordon Greenberg, an Artistic Associate at The New Group, directs this production.
- Classic Stage Company is known for its riveting revivals that breathe new life into enduring classics, as was the case with Assassins and Bus Stop.
- In London, The Baker's Wife received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Musical of the Year.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Baker's Wife about?
The Baker's Wife is a heartwarming musical about an idyllic French village — and the arrival of a baker, with his new wife, that throws it into chaos.
Which theatre is The Baker's Wife at?
The Baker's Wife is at New York's Classic Stage Company, which is located at 136 East 13th Street, New York, 10003.
How do you get tickets for The Baker's Wife?
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