Amazing Grace: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Amazing Grace tells the true story of John Newton, the Englishman who penned the hymn “Amazing Grace.” The story follows Newton’s personal transformation, intertwined with a love story and the struggles of those who fought against the inhumanity of slavery. Amazing Grace explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the transformative power of faith.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1700s / England, Africa
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Christopher Smith
Book: Arthur Giron
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2016)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Amazing Grace Licensing➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Christmas, Dramatic, True Story
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