The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable!
SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
The Weathervane Volunteer Guild
THIS YEAR'S YOUTH CHORUS SCHEDULE
DeWitt Elementary
Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Miller South
Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Weathervane Choir
Monday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
St. Francis de Sales
Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Weathervane Choir
Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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 — but then he finds that thwarting romantic advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail! When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as a rock star!), 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. Set to 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.
Back by popular demand on the Weathervane Playhouse stage, it is no exaggeration to say that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become an Akron holiday-season tradition!
As in previous years’ productions of the musical, the 2018 production will also employ the use of a youth chorus. Students from local schools will perform in rotation with the young actors in Weathervane’s production. Please see this year's schedule of youth choruses on the right side of this page.
Cool facts about this show
Since 1972, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has had four major productions in London’s West End theater district and two on Broadway in New York City – in addition to numerous national touring productions in the United Kingdom, the United States and in international locales. The show’s licensing agent, the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, estimates that more than 20,000 productions have been staged over the years by schools and amateur-theater groups.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented through special arrangement with The Musical Company. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by The Musical Company. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
A Weathervane Playhouse Emerging Artist Series Production
- Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Lyrics by Tim Rice
- Directed by Joshua Larkin
- Choreography by Marissa Leenaarts
- Musical Direction by Steven A. Miller
