Magdalena: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Magdalena is set in a village along the Magdalena River in Colombia, where Padre José is overseeing festivities at a shrine dedicated to the Miracle Madonna. However, trouble brews when Pedro arrives, causing disruptions and sparking jealousy. Pedro, angered by the celebrations, plots to steal the Madonna statue, believing it brings harm to the tribe. Magdalena is a folk opera that touches on themes of adventure, religion, status, and belonging.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Golden Age (1948)
Cast: 12+
Genre: Adventure
Setting: 1910s / Columbia
Creative Team
Music: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Lyrics: Robert Wright, George Forrest
Book: Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Homer Curran
Cast Albums
Licensing
Magdalena is available to license through Music Theatre International.
International Licensing
Tags
1940s, Child Roles, Classical, Folk, Golden Age, Obscure, One-Word, Operetta, Original, Religion
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