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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Joseph, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams and the favourite son in the family but is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers when his father gives him a coat of many colours. He is taken to Egypt and sold to the Potifars. His special gift of interpreting dreams reaches the Pharaoh where he becames Pharaoh's right-hand man saving the country from famine. Eventually his brothers are reunited with Joseph in a heartfelt reconciliation. Featuring a mix of musical styles such as calpyso, country-western, pop and rock'n'roll this musical of the Old Testament is a great ensemble show for family entertainment and young people.

Since the first production in 1968 the show, based on the biblical tale of Jacob's son Joseph and his 11 brothers, has proven to be one of the most enduring and endearing shows of all time.

Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS 6 Men 1 Narrator (May be Male or Female) FEATURED 11 Men 1 Woman ENSEMBLE Chorus of Men (doubled by Brothers) and Women Optional Children's Chorus CHARACTERS Joseph Narrator Potiphar Asher Simeon Butler Pharaoh Benjamin Judah Reuben Issachar Mrs. Potiphar Levi Dan Naphtali Jacob Gad Baker Zebulon

Set Requirements: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT takes place "way, way back many centuries ago, not long after the Bible began" in the land of Canaan and Egypt. SETTINGS INCLUDE Jacob's home The desert Potiphar's home A jail cell Pharaoh's palace

Genre / Style: Musical, Biblical Tale

Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (20 Books) 20 Vocal Scores. Orchestra Package (10 Books). 1 Drums, 1 Guitar (electric/acoustic), 1 Guitar (bass), 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Keyboard I, 1 Keyboard II, 1 Percussion (xylo,triangle,timp,conga,glock,shaker,tamb,bongos,guiro,temple blocks), 1 Woodwind I (flute,piccolo,clarinet), 1 Woodwind II (clarinet, sop sax, bass clarinet), Full Score (Conductor’s Score) (2 Books), 1 Act I, 1 Act II.

Musical Numbers: Prologue/Any Dream Will Do, Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat, Joseph's Dreams, Poor Poor Joseph, One More Angel In Heaven, Potiphar, Close Every Door, Go Go Go Joseph, Pharaoh's Story, Poor Poor Pharaoh/Song of The King, Pharaoh's Dreams Explained, Stone The Crows, Those Canaan Days, The Brothers Come T

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice

1982 Tony Awards
•7 Nominations including Best Musical, Book and Score

1992 Laurence Olivier Awards (London)
•2 Awards for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design