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, a musical experiment by Rodgers and Hammerstein, challenges conventional musical theater practices with its use of a Greek chorus that interrupts the narrative and explores themes of personal struggle against success. The minimalist staging relies on light patterns to represent both locations and emotions.