The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Musical Info
Synopsis:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tells the story of a man who ages in reverse. Set against the backdrop of a Cornish fishing village, Benjamin, born an old man, grows younger with each passing year. As those around him move forward and he moves back, Benjamin’s journey becomes a heartfelt reflection on love, family, and the moments that shape us. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an exploration of life’s impermanence and what it means to live.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)
Cast Size: 13+
Genre: Fantasy
Setting: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s / England
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Darren Clark
Lyrics/Book: Jethro Compton
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2025)
Cast Albums
Original West End Cast (2025)➝
Licensing
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is not currently available for licensing.
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
2010s, Aging, Based on a Book, British, Family, Fantasy, Folk, Narrators, War
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