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Summer 2004
Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat- The
Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to
vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is a
boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father's favorite
son. 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 the Potifars where thwarting advances from the Mrs. 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.
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