What is daddy long legs musical?

"Daddy Long Legs" is a musical with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird, based on the 1912 novel of the same name by Jean Webster. The musical had its world premiere at the Rubicon Theatre Company in California in 2009 and had its off-Broadway debut in 2015 at the Davenport Theatre.

The story follows Jerusha Abbott, a young girl from a charity home, who is sent to college by a mysterious benefactor known only as "Mr. Smith." The only condition of her scholarship is that she must write him a letter once a month, but she never receives any replies. As she blossoms and grows in her studies and friendships at college, she begins to wonder who Mr. Smith really is.

"Daddy Long Legs" has received critical acclaim for its intimate storytelling and emotionally resonant performances. The two-person cast typically consists of a female lead playing Jerusha and a male lead playing Jervis Pendleton, the mysterious benefactor. The musical is known for its melodic score and sincere character development.