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Performance Preview Guide for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor© Dreamcoat

Performances: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett August 14-23, 2009

Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM Sundays at 2:00 PM

Patrons have different ideas of what material or themes are appropriate for them or their families. For this reason, we provide the following information:

The Production The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and lyricist Tim Rice (Evita, The Lion King) have created a score which is 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.

Versions available to preview: A script of the musical is available at the Everett Performing Arts Center Box Office for you to read.

Production length: Approximately 100 minutes, with a one 15-minute intermission. Exact length to be determined.

Synopsis: 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. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (depicted a la 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.

Script Content Details Please note: the following information contains plot spoilers.

Violence: While there is no actual violence shown on stage Joseph’s brothers kill a puppet goat to convince their father of Joseph’s death. Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers. While in prison Joseph interprets a dream he has heard to mean that the prisoner’s “execution date is set.”

Sexual content: This Bible story tells of Joseph in a compromising situation with Potiphar's wife. She pursues Joseph who resists her advances in a brief comedic chase scene.