The Grand Tour: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

The Grand Tour follows the story of Jacobowsky, a Polish-Jewish refugee, and his companionship with Colonel Stjerbinsky and Marianne. Fleeing the turmoil of World War II, this unlikely trio navigates through Europe, encountering various challenges and misadventures along the way. The Grand Tour explores universal themes of tolerance, unity, friendship and understanding.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1978)

Cast: Large (25+ Roles)

Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance

Setting: 1940s / France (Paris, St. Nazaire)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Jerry Herman

Book: Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble

Based On: Jacobowsky and the Colonel by S.N. Behrman


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1979)➝


Licensing

The Grand Tour is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1970s, Based on a Play, Comedic, Dramatic, Immigration, Romantic, War, Weddings


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