Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1981

Ages: 10+
Opened: November 18, 1981
Closing: January 24, 1982

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 1981 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Entermedia Theater
Second Avenue/12th Street New York, NY 10003

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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Other Productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

1968   London World Premiere
London
1972   West End Original London Production
West End
1973   West End West End Transfer
West End
1976   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1982   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1991   West End London Revival
West End
1992   Toronto Toronto Production
Toronto
1993   Los Angeles Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles
1993   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1995   US Tour
US Tour
1996   London Fringe Return Engagement [London]
London Fringe
1999   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2000   Regional (US)
Regional (US)
2003   West End London Revival
West End
2005   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2011   Chicago (Regional)
Chicago (Regional)
2014   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2017   West End Metro Radio Arena Revival
West End
2019   West End London Revival
West End
2020   Off-Broadway Manhattan Concert Productions Concert
Off-Broadway
2021   West End West End Revival
West End

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