The Robber Bridegroom: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
The Robber Bridegroom follows Jamie Lockhart, a gentleman bandit with a penchant for stealing and a heart of gold. When he encounters the wealthy Rosamund, their unexpected love story unfolds against the backdrop of mistaken identities, interesting characters, and the looming threat of the “Bandit of the Woods”. The Robber Bridegroom is a whimsical journey filled with twists and turns, capturing the spirit of American folktales with a Southern flair.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1975)
Cast Size: 13+
Genre: Fairy Tale / Western
Setting: 1700s / USA (Mississippi)
Creative Team
Music: Robert Waldman
Lyrics/Book: Alfred Uhry
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1976)➝
Resources
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Based on a Book, Country, Fantasy, Western
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