Shenandoah: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Shenandoah follows the story of Charlie Anderson, a widowed Virginia farmer determined to keep his family out of the surrounding conflict. However, as the war encroaches on their peaceful life, Charlie finds himself reluctantly drawn into it to protect his loved ones. As Charlie and his family navigate these newfound hardships, Shenandoah explores themes of relationships, duty, and the impact of personal choice.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1974)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles) • Child Roles • Teen Roles
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1860s / USA (Virginia)
Creative Team
Music: Gary Geld
Lyrics/Book: Peter Udell
Book: Philip Rose, James Lee Barrett
Based On: Shenandoah➝ (1965 film)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1975)➝
Licensing
Shenandoah is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1970s, America, Based on a Movie, Country, Dramatic, Family, One-Word, Politics, Religion, Tragedy, War
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