Canterbury Tales: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Canterbury Tales is a musical adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer’s classic collection of stories, set in medieval England. The musical follows a group of people who are on their spring pilgrimage to Canterbury. Along the way, each pilgrim tells a tale that reflects their personality, experiences, and worldview. Canterbury Tales touches on themes of love, betrayal, greed, and redemption, offering a rich tapestry of human experiences and moral lessons.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Dramedy
Setting: 1300s / England (Canterbury, London)
Creative Team
Music: John Hawkins, Richard Hill
Lyrics/Book: Nevill Coghill
Book: Martin Starkie
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1969)➝
Resources
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Tags
1960s, British, Folk, Large Cast, Rock, Spring
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