Oh, Brother!: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Oh, Brother! is a musical comedy set in the Middle East, centered around the antics of American tourists and local revolutionaries during a series of wild events. As misunderstandings and chaos ensue, the characters navigate themes of family, loyalty, and culture, all while trying to restore order to their surroundings. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, Oh, Brother! is filled with action, plot twists, and slapstick comedy.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1981)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1980s / The Persian Gulf


Creative Team

Music: Michael Valenti

Lyrics/Book: Donald Driver

Based On: The Comedy of Errors➝ by William Shakespeare


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1981)➝


Licensing

Oh, Brother! is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1980s, Based on a Play, Based on Shakespeare, Comedic, Two-Word


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