Following a week of sold out performances in 2010, hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat will return to Shrewsbury in September to kick off another exciting autumn season at Theatre Severn.
First performed as a 15 minute pop cantata in 1968, the opening West End production of Joseph first came about in 1973. Since then the show, which unusually contains no spoken dialogue and is sung throughout, has been performed around the world to the delight and enjoyment of theatre-goers of all ages.
The show has featured many famous faces in the lead role throughout its vibrant performance history, including amongst others the legends that are David Cassidy, Jason Donovan, Donny Osmond and Philip Schofield.
A 2007 revival at the Adelphi Theatre was the subject of BBC One's second search for a West End star, following How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? The new talent show, Any Dream Will Do, with the participation of Lloyd Webber and other theatre luminaries, sought a new leading man to play Joseph. More than 3 million viewers cast votes during the series finale which made 25 year old Lee Mead "officially the people's Joseph".
The show continues to enjoy sensational reviews today and Bill Kenwright’s current touring production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical is greeted with standing ovations at every performance.
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, the hugely popular musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, Jacob and Sons and One More Angel.
Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in the hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his glistening charisma and sensational singing voice.
Craig Reeves from Theatre Severn told us “Joseph is always a huge spectacle which appeals to audiences of all ages and we were thrilled when it was confirmed that the show would be returning to Shrewsbury. It promises to be the biggest show of the year!”
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat opens at Theatre Severn on Tuesday 4th September – running through until Saturday 8th September. Tickets are priced starting at £18 and are available both at the box office on 01743 281281 or online by visiting the website at www.theatresevern.co.uk
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