2009 Musical - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Burke Presbyterian Church's Amateur Production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber





March 5 - March 8, 2009

Scheduled Performances:

  • Thursday, March 5
    7:00 p.m.

  • Friday, March 6
    8:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 7
    8:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, March 8
    3:00 p.m. (Matinee)

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this musical parable.

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 and soon thwarting the advances of Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly depicted as Elvis), Joseph is 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 pop and rock'n'roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Admission to the show is free but all seats must be reserved. Reservations can be made on or after February 15, 2009, either in-person following Sunday Services or by e-mail. (E-mail reservations are accepted up to the day before each performance and will be acknowledged by reply e-mail. You can pick up your tickets after church services on Sundays or before the show on performance nights. Due to expected crowds and walk-ups, tickets not claimed 10 minutes prior to showtime will be given away to those on the wait-list.) Free-will donations will be accepted during intermission and after the show.

Pre-Show Dinner will be served between 6:00-7:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dinner tickets will cost $12 for adults, $6 for children, and include a reserved seat for the show. (This year's dinner will be roasted chicken.)

Snack Concessions during intermission will offer home-baked goodies, assorted candy and a variety of beverages.
 


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