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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - '93

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

New Features for This Version:
The Megamix!
New Larger 15-Book Orchestration with a new Conductor’s Full Score (Creates a fuller sound than the existing 10-book orchestration),
Expanded Music and Dance Sections (Including the “One More Angel” Hoedown; the “Go, Go, Go Joseph” Dance Break; and “Song Of The King” Reprise),
New Keys For Major Songs (For easier performance),
Expanded Choir (Allowing greater ensemble participation).

Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS 6 Men 1 Narrator (Female) FEATURED 11 Men 1 Woman ENSEMBLE Choir (Men & Women) Children’s Chorus (Boys & Girls) CHARACTERS Narrator Joseph Jacob – Joseph’s Father Joseph’s Brothers: Reuben Simeon Levi Naphtali Issachar Asher Dan Zebulon Gad Benjamin Judah Potiphar Mrs. Potiphar Butler Baker Pharaoh Choir (Men & Women) Children Chorus (Boys & Girls)

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 (15 Books) Full Score (Conductor’s Score) Bass (Acoustic Bass, Bass Guitar), Cello, Drums (Bells, Mallets, Sticks, Cym, High Hat, Toms, Cowbell, Snare), Guitar I (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), Guitar II (12 String Guitar, Electric Guitar), Horn, Keyboard I (Synthesizer), Keyboard II (Synthesizer), Percussion (Sleigh Bells, Tubular Bells, Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Xylophone, Tambourine, Timpani, Mark Tree, Bell Tree, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Tam-Tam, Woodblocks, Gong, Cabasa, Finger Cymbal, Cowbell, Siren, Chimes, Castanets, Flexitone, Cuicas or Congas), Piano (Synthesizer), Viola, Violin I, Violin II, Woodwind I (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Woodwind II (Oboe, English Horn).

Musical Numbers: Prologue, Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, Go Go Go Joseph, Song Of The King, Joseph All The Time, Megamix.

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