Jamaica: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Jamaica transports audiences to the Caribbean and follows the story of Savannah, a strong-willed woman who dreams of escaping the confines of her small village. However, when a charming businessman named Joe arrives with big plans of his own, Savannah’s world is set on a course of change. Jamaica touches on themes of love, freedom, and the challenges of commercialism.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Golden Age (1957)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Romantic Dramedy

Setting: 1950s / Caribbean (Jamaica)


Creative Team

Music: Harold Arlen

Lyrics/Book: Yip Harburg

Book: Fred Saidy


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1957)➝


Licensing

Jamaica is available for licensing through Concord Theatricals.

UK: License Here➝

USA/Canada: License Here➝


Tags

1950s, Golden Age, One-Word, Original, Rom-DramedySatire


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