Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is based on the biblical story of Joseph, who is given a magnificent coat by his father. This favoritism sparks jealousy among his brothers, who sell Joseph into slavery. After Joseph ends up in Egypt, his ability to interpret dreams leads him from a prison cell to the court of Pharaoh. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a tale of family, resilience, and the enduring bonds of love.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1968)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: BCE / Canaan, Egypt


Creative Team

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Tim Rice


Cast Albums

Studio Cast (1974)➝

Original Broadway Cast (1982)➝

London Cast (1991)➝

Canadian Cast (1992)➝

Los Angeles Cast (1993)➝


Licensing

Joseph is available for licensing privately and through Concord Theatricals.

UK: License Here➝

USA/Canada: License Here➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1960s, British, Broken 4th Wall, Child Roles, Classic, Country, NarratorPopPopularReligious, Rock & Roll, Royalty, Sung-Through


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