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Two by Two

Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with this fresh retelling of the Biblical story of Noah.

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Description

  • Full Length Musical
  • Comedy

  • Time Period: Biblical
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Elementary School / Primary, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, College Theatre / Student, Church / Religious Groups
Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with this fresh retelling of the Biblical story of Noah. It seems that the building of the ark was only the first of Noah's many daunting challenges in a journey that wasn't always smooth sailing. 

By turns inspirational and hilarious, we discover that being chosen by God for great things does not necessarily simplify the daily demands made of a father and husband. It's good fun from The Good Book and when the land has dried, man and beast alike are invited to go forth and prosper in a bright New World.
REVIEWS:

"One of Rodgers' finest musicals...a show for anyone...rich in comedy, full of melody and that rare ingredient: heart."

Associated Press

"A musical to be loved, to be cherished...it moved me profoundly ...beguiling melodies...absorbing libretto...who wants a conventional song-and-dance show with shows such as this around?"

New York Daily News
Premiere Production: In 1970, Two by Two opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre.

Characters

  • Casting: 4M, 4F
  • Casting Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Chorus Size: Flex-Size Ensemble

  • NOAH
    ESTHER
    JAPHETH
    SHEM
    LEAH
    HAM
    RACHEL
    GOLDIE

    • Available Material

    Name Price
    Perusal Material Shipped immediately. This is optional. Order Now

    1 x Libretto-Vocal Book
    1 x Piano Vocal Score

    		$24.00
    Pre-Production Pack Shipped upon receipt of a signed License Agreement and full payment of all invoices. This is optional.

    1 x Libretto-Vocal Book
    1 x Piano Vocal Score

    		$75.00
    Rehearsal Material Shipped a minimum of 3 months before the last performance. This must be hired as a condition of the License to produce this show.

    20 x Libretto-Vocal Books
    2 x Piano Vocal Scores

    		$550.00 +$135.00/pm
    Orchestral Material Shipped a minimum of 1 month before the last performance. This is optional.

    1 x Piano Vocal Score
    1 x Piano Conductor Score (Piano, Celesta, Organ, Thunderclap Effect)
    1 x Reed I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet)
    1 x Reed II (Flute, Clarinet)
    1 x Reed III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet)
    2 x Trumpet I-II
    1 x Trombone
    1 x Percussion I-II (Trap Set, Timpani, Triangle, Gourd, Bells, Xylophone, Tambourine, Chimes, Finger Cymbals, Cow Bells, Anvil, Wood Block, Castanets, Bird Whistle, Gong (optional)
    1 x Violin A-B (Divisi)
    1 x Viola
    1 x Cello
    1 x Bass

    		$350.00 +$135.00/pm
    Lib/Vocal Book 10 Pack Shipped with (or after) Rehearsal Material. This is optional.

    10 x Libretto-Vocal Books

    		$50.00 +$50.00/pm

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