Moby Dick: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Moby Dick follows the lively girls of St. Godley’s Academy as they are determined to financially rescue their struggling school. As they put together a plan to stage a musical version of Herman Melville’s famous story, they dive into rehearsals with creativity. Through ups and downs, Moby Dick is a camp style musical that blends in teamwork, adventure, and infectious energy.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1990)

Cast Size: 12+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Robert Longden, Hereward Kaye

Based On: Moby-Dick or, The Whale➝ by Herman Melville


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (1993)➝


Licensing

Moby Dick is available to license through Music Theatre International.

Australasia Licensing

Europe Licensing

International Licensing

Tags

1990s, Animals, Based on a Book, British, Comedic, Metamusical, Narrator, Teen Roles, Two-Word


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