Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs is an intimate and charming stage musical based on the classic novel Daddy-Long-Legs. Told through a series of letters, the story follows the bright and spirited orphan Jerusha Abbott, who is given the unexpected opportunity to attend college thanks to an anonymous benefactor she nicknames “Daddy Long Legs.” As Jerusha writes to him about her studies, dreams, and discoveries, she grows into an independent young woman while forming a unique and heartfelt connection with the mysterious patron. With a small cast, lyrical score, and warm humor, the musical explores themes of education, identity, gratitude, and love, celebrating the transformative power of opportunity and human connection.