Silence!: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Silence! takes the iconic suspense of the movie The Silence of the Lambs and transforms it into a darkly comedic musical parody. The plot follows FBI agent Clarice Starling as she matches wits with the brilliant yet insane cannibal, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, in pursuit of the criminal Buffalo Bill. With a chorus of floppy-eared lambs narrating the events and characters breaking into song, Silence! adds a humorous twist to the classic horror story.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)
Genre: Comedy / Horror / Parody
Setting: 1990s / USA (Virginia)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan
Book: Hunter Bell
Based On: The Silence of the Lambs➝ (1991 film)
Cast Albums
Licensing
Silence! is not currently available for licensing.
Tags
2000s, Animals, Based on a Movie, Comedic, Dark, Edgy, Halloween, Horror, One-Word, Parody, Piano-Driven
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Last Reviewed: April 10, 2026
