Whistle Down the Wind: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Whistle Down the Wind follows the story of a group of children who discover a mysterious stranger hiding in a barn. Believing him to be Jesus Christ, they decide to keep him to themselves as a secret and protect him from the outside world. As rumors spread, the townspeople become divided over the identity of the stranger. Whistle Down the Wind explores themes of faith, innocence, and the power of belief.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)

Cast Size: 23+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1950s / USA (Louisiana)


Creative Team

Music/Book: Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: Jim Steinman

Book: Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards


Cast Albums

Original London Cast (1999)➝


Resources

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

1990s, Animals, British, Child Roles, Christmas, Dark, DramaticPop/RockReligious


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