The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd


Synopsis

The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd unfolds as a series of symbolic encounters between two characters: the upper-class Sir and the working class Cocky. Set in an allegorical world, the characters symbolize the challenges faced by individuals in society, highlighting themes of power, inequality, and the pursuit of dignity. The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd is an exploration of class, social issues, and the human spirit.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1964)

Cast: Small9+ Roles

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Setting: 1960s / England


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics/Book: Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1965)➝


Licensing

The Roar of the Greasepaint is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Resources

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1960s, Avant-Garde, British, Comedic, Dramatic, Original


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