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)➝

Off-Broadway Cast (2015)➝


Licensing

John & Jen is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe: License Here➝

International: License Here➝


Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Christmas, DramaticFamily, Original, Piano-Heavy, Sports, Sung-Through, Two-Hander, War


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