Whistle Down the Wind: Musical Information & 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: Late 20th Century (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
Based On: Whistle Down the Wind➝; Whistle Down the Wind➝
Cast Albums
Licensing
Whistle Down the Wind is available to license privately and through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝
Tags
1990s, Animals, Based on a Movie, Based on a Novella, British, Child Roles, Christmas, Dark, Dramatic, Pop/Rock, Religion, Winter
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026