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Man of La Mancha is a 1965 musical with a book by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, and lyrics by Joe Darion. It is adapted from Wasserman's non-musical 1959 teleplay I, Don Quixote, which was in turn inspired by Miguel de Cervantes and his 17th-century novel Don Quixote.
- Dale Wasserman
- 1964
Jun 22, 2001 · Joe Darion, 90, the Tony award-winning lyricist whose song “The Impossible Dream” from “Man of La Mancha” became one of the best-known songs of the 1960s, died Saturday in Lebanon,...
Apr 28, 2024 · “The Impossible Dream” was written by Joe Darion and composed by Mitch Leigh for the musical adaptation of Don Quixote. The play tells the story of a man who sets out to be a knight and fights imaginary battles. His belief in his dream is unshakeable, and he perseveres despite the odds.
The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" is a popular song composed by Mitch Leigh, with lyrics written by Joe Darion. It is the best known tune from the 1965 Broadway musical Man of La Mancha and is also featured in the 1972 film of the same name starring Peter O'Toole.
Mar 17, 2014 · It won five Tony Awards, including best composer and lyricist (Mr. Leigh and Joe Darion) and best musical.
Joe Darion (30 January 1911 — 16 June 2001) was an American musical theatre lyricist, most famous for Man of La Mancha, which is considered, by some critics, as a precursor to 1980s sung-through musicals such as Les Miserables.
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But despite some decent acting, the singing is as rough as the smudged prisoners in the Spanish jail. With music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, "La Mancha" contains some classics: "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," "Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)." "Dulcinea" is a beautiful song.
