Doctor Zhivago: Musical Information & 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: Large (20+ Roles)
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s / Russia
Creative Team
Music: Lucy Simon
Lyrics: Michael Korie, Amy Powers
Book: Michael Weller
Based On: Doctor Zhivago➝ by Boris Pasternak
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2015)➝
Licensing
Doctor Zhivago is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Sheet Music Direct➝
Tags
2010s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Epic, Legit, Two-Word, War, Winter
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