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Synopsis
Adapted from the Biblical book of Exodus, The Prince of Egypt follows Moses, who begins life as a Hebrew baby set adrift on the Nile by his mother, Yocheved, to escape genocide. After being rescued and adopted by the Queen of Egypt, he grows up in a privileged life in the Egyptian court. However, Moses cannot escape his ultimate destiny. Upon discovering his true heritage, Moses embarks on a mission to lead the Hebrew people out of slavery, which pits him against his brother, Ramses, the new Pharaoh of Egypt. With a heavy heart, Moses sends a series of plagues into Egypt in an effort to persuade Ramses to grant the Hebrews their freedom. But it is a heavy cost to pay. Both men must be broken in order to heal and face their separate destinies.
Show Information
- Book
- Philip LaZebnik
- Music
- Stephen Schwartz
- Lyrics
- Stephen Schwartz
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- The Prince of Egypt (1998 Dreamworks film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2017
- Genres
- Drama, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Ancient Egypt
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Ideal For
- Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Child Characters, Medium Cast
Guide Written By:
Alexandra Appleton
Writer, editor and theatre researcher
