The Rothschilds: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
The Rothschilds follows the rise of the Rothschild family, led by patriarch Mayer Rothschild, from their humble beginnings in Frankfurt, Germany. As Mayer sends his sons to establish banking businesses in various European cities, the family becomes a financial force, playing a crucial role in European history. The Rothschilds explores themes of ambition, family loyalty, and the challenges faced by Jewish people in 19th-century Europe.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1970)
Cast Size: 11
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1770s-1810s / England (London), Germany
Creative Team
Music: Jerry Bock
Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Book: Sherman Yellen
Based On: The Rothschilds: A Family Portrait➝ by Frederic Morton
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1970)➝
Original Off-Broadway Cast (2016)➝
Licensing
Rothschild & Sons is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Sheet Music Now➝
Tags
1970s, Based on a Book, Business, Child Roles, Dramatic, Epic, Rags to Riches, True Story, Two-Word, War, Work
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026