"The Fantasticks" is a musical that tells the story of two young lovers, Matt and Luisa, who are kept apart by their overprotective fathers. The fathers create a fake feud to encourage their children to fall in love, leading to a series of comedic and poignant events. The show explores themes of love, illusion, and the passage of time. The musical features a simple yet enchanting score by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, and is known for its innovative use of minimal staging and storytelling. First performed in 1960, it has become one of the longest-running musicals in theater history.