John & Jen: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
John & Jen explores the complex relationship between siblings John and Jen. The narrative is divided into two acts, with the first act focusing on the dynamic between the siblings during John’s childhood. The second act shifts to Jen’s relationship with her own son, also named John, as she grapples with the challenges and joys of motherhood. John & Jen captures the evolving nature of family bonds, love, loss, and the impact of life’s choices on relationships.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1995)
Cast Size: 2
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s / Canada, USA (NYC, Other)
Creative Team
Music/Book: Andrew Lippa
Lyrics/Book: Tommy Greenwald
Cast Albums
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1996)➝
Licensing
John & Jen is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.
Europe: License Here➝
International: License Here➝
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Christmas, Dramatic, Family, Original, Piano-Heavy, Sports, Sung-Through, Two-Hander, War
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