Bonnie & Clyde: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Bonnie & Clyde tells the story of the notorious American outlaws, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Set during the Great Depression, the show follows the couple’s dangerous journey as they rob banks and elude the law, becoming legends in the process. As they navigate a life of crime, Bonnie and Clyde’s love for each other deepens, even as their misdeeds escalate. Bonnie & Clyde touches on themes of love, rebellion, and the American dream gone awry.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1920s, 1930s / USA (Louisiana, Texas, Various)
Creative Team
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Don Black
Book: Ivan Menchell
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2012)➝
Original West End Cast (2023)➝
Licensing
Bonnie & Clyde is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2000s, Child Roles, Country, Dark, Dramatic, Gospel, Religion, Rock, Tragedy, True Story
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