Zorba!: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Zorba! tells the story of Zorba, a larger-than-life, free-spirited Greek man with a zest for being alive. As Zorba navigates his personal journey and relationships, particularly with a young man named Nikos and a French woman named Madame Hortense, Zorba serves as an inspiration, urging others to live fully and embrace the pleasures and challenges of life. Zorba! is a celebration of the human spirit, Greek culture, and the power of friendship.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1968)
Cast Size: 35+
Genre: Drama
Creative Team
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Joseph Stein
Based On: Zorba the Greek➝ by Nikos Kazantzakis
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1968)➝
Licensing
Zorba! is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Sheet Music Plus➝
Tags
1960s, Based on a Book, Dramatic, Large Cast, One-Word, Tragedy
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Last Reviewed: March 4, 2026
