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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