Placebo: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Placebo centers around the ambitious endeavors of Robert and Blake Wilson. The brothers, who are presenting a placebo pill that’s entirely concocted from sugar, convince their town that it is a miraculous creation from their late father, Dr. Wilson. As the townspeople embrace the placebo and start to experience “miracles”, Placebo explores themes of dreams, illusion, ethics, and reality.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2011)

Cast Size: Flexible

Genre: Drama

Setting: Present / USA


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Danny Abosch

Book: Joshua Borths


Cast Albums

Original Concept Cast (2011)➝


Licensing

Placebo is available to license privately.

International Licensing

Tags

2010s, Dramatic, Obscure, One-Word, Original


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