Doctor Zhivago: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Doctor Zhivago follows the life of Yurii Zhivago, a physician and poet, and his tumultuous love affair with Lara Guishar. As the landscape of Russia undergoes radical transformations, Yuri and Lara’s passionate love story weaves through the chaos. Doctor Zhivago is an emotionally charged musical that explores the impact of historical events on individual lives.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s / Russia


Creative Team

Music: Lucy Simon

Lyrics: Michael Korie, Amy Powers

Book: Michael Weller


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2015)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Sheet Music Direct➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Epic, War


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