Descendants: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Descendants explores the lives of the teenage children of Disney’s most notorious villains, including Mal (daughter of Maleficent), Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen), Jay (son of Jafar), and Carlos (son of Cruella de Vil). The young characters, initially conflicted about their identities and heritage, grapple between following in their parents’ footsteps or forging their own paths. Descendants touches on themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of choice.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast: Large (25+ Roles) • Teen Roles
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: Fictional
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Various
Lyrics/Book: Nick Blaemire
Adaptation: Madeline Smith
Based On: Descendants Series➝
Cast Albums
Licensing
Descendants is available to license through Music Theatre International.
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Based on Movies, Disney, Family, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Magic, One-Act, One-Word, Pop
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