Man of La Mancha is a musical based on the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, telling the story of a man who becomes the delusional knight Don Quixote in a quest to right wrongs. The musical frames the story within a prison setting, where Cervantes acts out the tale for his fellow inmates while awaiting trial by the Spanish Inquisition. It is known for its raucous and tragic tone, and includes the famous song "The Impossible Dream".