The Most Happy Fella

Apr 29 - Jun 7, 2026 (Paid Performances May 14-Jun 7)

Frank Loesser's Musical

Based on Sidney Howard’s They Knew What They Wanted
Book, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com

Directed by Caitlin Lowans
Music Direction by Isabella Dawis

Featuring Maje Adams, Sasha Andreev, Pedro R. Bayón, Phinehas Bynum, Julia Diaz, Suzie Juul, and Norah Long with understudies Dominic DeLong-Rodgers and Sydney Lin

Stage Manager Kathryn Sam Houkom
Costume Designer Sonya Berlovitz
Scenic & Props Designer Eli Sherlock
Movement Kyle Weiler
Dialect Coach Isa Condo-Olvera

A waitress finds a love note from a mysterious customer and begins a letter-writing romance with a man who calls her “Rosabella.” Little does she know the object of her growing love is Tony, an aging immigrant wine grower. Fearing his “Rosabella” will reject him, Tony sends her a photograph of his handsome foreman instead. As her visit approaches, the stage is set for confusion, hurt, and betrayal before finally blooming into love and understanding. This return to a beautiful story marks the revival of TTT’s second-ever musical.

Learn more with our The Most Happy Fella Play Guide by Liv Kemp

Quotes

Pioneer Press

"it’s a production full of energy, enthusiasm and clockwork execution...this production lives up to this company’s sky-high standards."

Attendee at MSOP Moose Lake

"A lot of us feel like the bottom of the barrel here, you guys bring us hope. And sometimes the stories are hard, but we get to feel everything and live in the story."

Attendee at The Gardens by Episcopal Homes

“Watching the audiences faces light up is my favorite part of the show. We can all see each other and share joy together”

Attendee at Zeitgeist Arts

"You all just go around spreading joy, huh?! "

Talkin' Broadway

"The Most Happy Fella is a triumph for Ten Thousand Things Theater, delivering a message of forgiveness through a compelling story, gorgeous music, and ace performances."

Attendee at FCI Sandstone

"Being able to laugh was one of the things that made my day. "

Attendee at MSS

"I loved how the actors play multiple characters; I can use my imagination to follow the story."

Greg at Open Book

" I thoroughly enjoyed the show and came away impressed with the quality of the acting and singing but, more than that, with a real appreciation for the simplicity of the staging, the audience engagement, and the clear sense of joy that infused the performance."

Cherry and Spoon

"Ten Thousand Things musicals have a special kind of magic...And hearing these talented musicians and singers in this intimate setting is like nothing else."

Attendee at Ramsey County Corrections

"I got to be happy. "

Attendee at Project Success

"I like that the actors were so close, it felt like we were in the story with them ."

Suzann at Hennepin Avenue Church

"I truly enjoyed this show. TTT is always fabulous and so creative. Thanks for making theater so accessible."

The Stages of MN

"Joyful and moving doesn’t just describe this show, but this theater company itself.”

Attendee at Ramsey County Corrections

"It was very funny, and you guys were full of energy and laughter something that we all needed and I for one liked the story and the way it related to real life scenarios about love and hard work and how we risk it all for love."

Attendee at Transformation House

"This is my first time seeing a show, and for THIS to be my first one? That’s MAD (good, the show is very impressive)."

Jean at 825 Arts

"Happy Fella was the most enjoyable show I've ever seen at TTT!!! "