The Frogs: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
The Frogs revolves around the Greek god Dionysos and his slave Xanthias. Dissatisfied with the state of the world, Dionysos decides to journey to the underworld to bring back a great playwright to inspire humanity. As the pair navigates the underworld, they encounter various historical figures and engage in a satirical commentary on politics, art, and society as a whole.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1974)
Cast Size: 11+
Setting: Present / Ancient Greece
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Burt Shevelove, Nathan Lane
Based On: The Frogs➝ by Aristophanes
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2004)➝
Licensing
The Frogs is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Animals, Avant-Garde, Based on a Play, Broken 4th Wall, Fantasy, Satirical, Shakespeare, Theatre, Travel, Two-Word
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Last Reviewed: March 16, 2026