On Friday and Saturday, August 16 & 17th at the Earlville Opera House, Sherburne Music-Theater Society will perform the musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors with lyrics by Tim Rice and score by Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the most enduring shows of all time.
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is performed hundreds of times a year across North America, the U.K. and around the world. SMTS’ production has a cast of over 30 actors and is directed by Jenni Larchar with pit direction by Kylie Davis, choreography by Jacquie Babcock and production management by Lindsey Hurley.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Earlville Opera House. $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors/Students and Maximum Household ticket price is $50. Only Cash/Check payments are accepted at the door.
Sherburne Music-Theater Society is an award-winning community theatre whose dedication to excellence, while providing an opportunity for talented local thespians and musicians to utilize their skills, has provided many audiences with memorable performances and statewide recognition. SMTS is a member of the Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS) and the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT).
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com
This project is funded by Earlville Opera House's Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts.