A Minister’s Wife: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

A Minister’s Wife follows Reverend James Morell, his wife Candida, and the young poet Eugene Marchbanks, who is infatuated with Candida. As tensions mount and passions ignite, the characters grapple with their desires, insecurities, and beliefs, leading to a series of emotional revelations and moments of self-discovery. A Minister’s Wife offers an exploration of the human heart, touching on themes of marriage, faith, and the complexities of intimate relationships.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)

Cast: Small5 Roles

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1900s, 1910s / England (London)


Creative Team

Music: Joshua Schmidt

Lyrics: Jan Levy Tranen

Book: Austin Pendleton

Based On: Candida by George Bernard Shaw


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (2011)➝


Licensing

A Minister’s Wife is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

2010s, Based on a Play, ClassicalDramaticLegit, ObscureReligion


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