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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