Descendants: Musical Info & 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 Size: 25+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: Fictional


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Various

Lyrics/Book: Nick Blaemire

Adaptation: Madeline Smith


Cast Albums

Studio Cast➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Child RolesDisneyFamily, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Large Cast, Magic, One-Word


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