Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber Directed by: Steve Pimlott |
Lyrics by: Tim Rice Based on the story of Joseph in Genesis |
A young man’s dreams get him into trouble with his 11 brothers, who sell him into slavery. A series of misfortunes befall him until his gift at interpreting dreams raises him to great power, and reunites him with those he loves. Read through the complete synopsis. For an even more in-depth look at what happens, take a look through the show’s lyrics. |
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The story of Joseph is a pivotal moment in the history of the Jewish people, leading them into Egypt, where they are eventually forced into slavery. But this story has other relevance as well – read the Bible story for yourself, or read more about the development of the musical. |
 I’ve got several different recordings of this show, and it’s really interesting to hear its progression over the years. Find out which is my favourite in my reviews of the CDs, or listen to a clip from one of my favourite songs.
There’s also been a specially-filmed DVD version released – read a bit more about that recording. |
 This was one of the first shows I saw when I first starting getting interested in theatre, and it just helped to feed the obsession! 🙂 I’ve seen it once more since – take a look at some of my experiences with the show. |
Although the lead role in this show has sometimes been reserved for pop stars, there have been a lot of great performers in this show – these are a few of my favourites that I’ve seen on stage. Once you’re done looking around here, check out some of the other Joseph sites that are out there. |