Allegro, which concerns a son following in his father's footsteps, represents a "musical experiment" conducted by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Defying "virtually all musical theatre conventions" of the time, its Greek chorus frequently interrupts the narrative, and the show focuses on a larger theme of personal struggle in the face of success. Minimalist in its staging, patterns of light were used to represent both spaces and emotions.
Allegro, which centers on a son following in his father's footsteps, is a "musical experiment" by Rodgers and Hammerstein.  It breaks from the typical conventions of musical theatre at the time, with its Greek chorus frequently interrupting the narrative, and the show focuses on a broader theme of personal struggle against success. The staging is minimalist, using light patterns to represent both locations and emotions.