Stockton Civic Theatre Presents a musical written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Beginning Wednesday, November 18, and running through Sunday, December 13, Stockton Civic Theatre will present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, an international stage phenomenon with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. As the theater’s holiday offering, the show will feature popular actor and choreographer James Reed’s debut as a Director. Musical Direction will be by Jim Coleman.
Originally produced in 1968 as a 20 minute oratorio performed by children at a private school in London, an expanded version of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT followed as a record album and was subsequently performed as a full-scale production in London in 1973. Joseph was first performed in the United States in 1976 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. Set to a cornucopia of musical styles, this Old Testament tale emerges as both timely and timeless.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT will feature a special $15 per seat preview on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. A reception for opening night patrons will be held at the theatre on Friday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m., with hors d’oeuvres hosted by Kinder’s Meats, Deli & BBQ. Performances continue through December 13 on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors, and $15 for students and children 12 and under. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is truly a wonderful holiday family show, rated “G” for all audiences and all ages.
November 18th – December 13th, Stockton Civic Theatre, 2312 Rosemarie Ln., Tickets available on www.estockton.com , 209.473-2400.
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