God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater: Musical Information
Synopsis
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater follows Eliot Rosewater, a wealthy and drunken philanthropist who embarks on an experiment with the help of writer Kilgore Trout. As Eliot navigates his way through the absurdities of wealth, greed, and hypocrisy, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater offers a satirical exploration of wealth and society, exploring what it means to be human.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1979)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Satire
Setting: 1960s / USA (Indiana, NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Dennis Green
Lyrics/Book: Howard Ashman
Based On: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater➝
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Licensing
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is available to license through Music Theatre International.
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Tags
1970s, Based on a Book, Comedic, Dramatic, Food, Satirical, War
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Last Reviewed: March 7, 2026