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Lyrics by Tim Rice | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

• Cast Requirements
• Orchestra
• Set Requirements

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.

Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year

 

Show Licence Agreement

Joseph is licensed to academic schools and colleges, church groups and youth groups subject to the terms and conditions listed in the respective licences below. For School and Colleges the points that must be strictly adhered to include the following five key conditions:

1. The display of any advertising or publicity materials for the production will be strictly confined to the Licensee’s own premises and such materials may not be exhibited or published elsewhere.
2. The Musical will be performed in accordance with the Vocal Score or Abridged Vocal Score as published. No alterations or interpolations may be made unless prior permission has been sought and written permission granted by The Really Useful Group Ltd.
3. The broadcast, televising, or recording of the Musical either wholly or in part whether audio or video, or by any other means, is strictly prohibited; the Licensee undertakes to prevent such recording.
4. All rights other than those specifically granted herein are strictly reserved to The Really Useful Group Ltd.
5. In the event that the Licensee publishes a programme and/or any advertising materials for internal use, equal credit shall be given to the Composer and Author (Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber) of the Musical on all printed matter relating to the production; the words “A school / church production by arrangement with “The Really Useful Group Limited” should also be included above the title of the Musical.

When you apply for a licence you will be asked to confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions.

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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

Orchestra

10 PIECE (60 minutes)

• Woodwind I (Flute, Piccolo)
• Woodwind II (Bb Clarinet, Soprano Sax)
• Trumpet
• Trombone (doubling Tuba)
• Percussion
• Keyboard I
• Keyboard II
• Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Drums

10 PIECE (90 minutes)

• Woodwind I (Flute, Piccolo, Bb Clarinet)
• Woodwind II (Bb Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet)
• Horn
• Trumpet
• Percussion
• Keyboard I
• Keyboard II
• Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Drums

15 PIECE

• Woodwind I (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Alto Sax)
• Woodwind II (Oboe, Cor Anglais)
• Horn

• Guitar I (Electric, Acoustic)
• Guitar II (Electric, 12 String)
• Bass Guitar
• Drums
• Percussion

• Keyboard I
• Keyboard II
• Keyboard III

• Violin I
• Violin II
• Viola
• Cello

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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

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