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"Carousel" is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The story is based on Ferenc Molnár's 1909 play "Liliom", with the setting changed from Budapest to the Maine coastline. The show opened on Broadway in 1945 and is known for its memorable songs such as "If I Loved You" and "You'll Never Walk Alone".

The musical follows the story of Billy Bigelow, a carousel barker in a small Maine town. He falls in love with Julie Jordan, a millworker, and they marry despite their differences in social class. However, Billy's pride and temper cause him to lose his job, and he becomes desperate to provide for Julie and their unborn child. He gets involved in a robbery and ultimately takes his own life. After his death, Billy is given a chance to redeem himself and make amends with his daughter and those he left behind.

"Carousel" explores themes such as love, loss, redemption, and the struggles of working-class people. The show has been praised for its music and storytelling, as well as its portrayal of complex and flawed characters. It has been revived multiple times on Broadway and has been adapted for film and television.