The Capeman: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Capeman tells the true story of Salvador Agron, a convicted Puerto Rican gang member in NYC. The production explores Agron’s troubled upbringing, his descent into gang life, and the events leading up to his tragic crime. The Capeman blends elements of Latin, doo-wop, and pop/rock music, delving into themes of identity, redemption, justice, and the search for meaning in a turbulent world.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Biography
Setting: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s / Puerto Rico, USA (Arizona, New York)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Paul Simon
Lyrics/Book: Derek Walcott
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1998)➝
Tags
1990s, Biography, Black Artists, Child Roles, Christmas, Dark, Edgy, Pop/Rock, Summer
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