A crash of drums and a flash of light are about to explode on the Artisan Center Theater stage with the spectacular JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This show is a wonderful, comic and colorful journey through the Biblical story of young Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers after his father favored him with a gorgeous colored cloak. His gift of prophecy saves him from an uncertain fate and helps him to rescue Egypt from famine. It’s a show animated with a high-energy mix of music and dancing from 50′s rock to calypso to country western and is always a favorite of casts and audiences alike.
The musical was only 20 minutes long when an unknown 19-year-old named Andrew Lloyd Webber first created it for a British school choir in 1968. He asked his friend Tim Rice to write the lyrics and soon they expanded it to 40 minutes and took it to the London stage. Since then, JOSEPH has continued to grow, both in length and popularity. Filled with youthful energy, it combines a wide variety of musical styles—everything from country to calypso to rock ‘n’ roll—in a series of memorable musical numbers. It’s a true high-voltage extravaganza.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is also applauded for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music. The show’s upbeat nature and strong morals make it a great theatrical experience for all ages. Not only is it fun and colorful, but children can learn a lesson from this tale of jealousy and forgiveness. With all its fabulous music, show-stopping dancing and raucous fun, it’s still a reminder of unbreakable integrity and brotherly love. Everybody’s going to love this show. JOSEPH will have you dancing in your seats!
