Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1973

Ages: 10+
Opened: February 17, 1973
Closing: unknown

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1973 - West End History , Info & More

One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. The first collaboration of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King), JOSEPH blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions.



Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have there been?
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has had 26 productions including London which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1972, West End which opened in 1973, Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1982, Broadway which opened in 1982, West End which opened in 1991, Toronto which opened in 1992, Los Angeles which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, US Tour which opened in 1995, London Fringe which opened in 1996, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 1999, Regional (US) which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2003, US Tour which opened in 2005, West End which opened in 2007, Chicago (Regional) which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2014, West End which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2019, Off-Broadway which opened in 2020 and West End which opened in 2021.

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