The story begins with young P.T. Barnum and young Charity. Charity's parents don't like Barnum because he is poor. Then Barnum and Charity end up in New York.
Climax: Tightrope
This song shows Barnum's goal is to create an awesome thing with ordinary people.
Falling Action: From Now On
This song is about Jenny Lind and how she always wants more. And never gets enough.
Resolution: The Greatest Show
This song is about how Barnum is going to far and he has enough but he won't stop.
From Now On makes Barnum realize what he has been doing wrong and changes him back to who he use to be.
The last song the Greatest Show makes it all come to together and Barnum is back and everyone is happy.