It is clear from Joseph's dreams that he is destined to rule over them. He is given a coat of many colors by his father, which is symbolic of his favor and an object of his brothers’ jealousy. It is set in a frame in which a narrator is telling a story (sometimes to children, encouraging them to dream). Managing his household, he soon has to ward off the affections of Potiphar’s wife. LOL that plague our educational institutions nationwide, they have a bright future ahead of them as performers.     Narrator: A woman (in original productions, a man), not of the time or place of the action. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. It is a great show no matter how big or small. Joseph’s fortunes take a turn for the better as the Pharaoh hears rumors of his talent. The brothers decide to sell Joseph into slavery after initially plotting to have him killed. Angry Dan: Fifth son of Jacob, by Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. Seeing their selflessness and penitence, Joseph reveals himself and sends for his father. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Gotta give props to Andrew Lloyd Webber for the title of this post, and for those who didn't know, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" was one of his first productions, perhaps even THE first, depending on your interpretation. As the non-profit community & cultural heartbeat of North County San Diego, we depend on the generosity of arts-lovers like you to keep our organization vibrant and thriving. Joseph offers his interpretation, that seven years of bounty will be followed by seven years of famine, and Pharaoh is so impressed that he appoints Joseph to a post in the government. Levi: Third son of Jacob, by Leah; he went down with Jacob into Egypt. February 1, 2019, 10:08 am, LOL The true messages of the account of Joseph’s life are: Now, granted that a public school cannot espouse Items #1-3 on this list, because they might offend some militant fool(s), er, atheist(s) (see Psalm 14:1) who would love to sue the school district over it. Asher: Eighth son of Jacob, by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid;. In the summer of 1967, Andrew Lloyd Webber was asked by Alan Doggett, head of the Music Department at Colet Court, St Paul’s Junior School to write a ‘pop cantata’ for the school choir to sing at their Easter end of term concert. The brothers decide to sell Joseph into slavery after initially plotting to have him killed. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. The ending     Baker: One of Pharaoh servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. The first West End production opened in February 1973 at the Albery Theatre, with the Broadway production premiering at the Royale Theatre in New York in January 1982. Before winning the contest, Mead was an ensemble member in Phantom of the Opera and understudied for Raoul. Gabriel Mero OMG Luc Jones The other brothers, led by Judah, beg for mercy for Benjamin, imploring that Joseph take them prisoner and set Benjamin free. Another yearbook photo of me (seated center) in You Can’t Take It With You. In Egypt, Joseph is the slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar.     Ishmaelites: Men of the desert, they buy Joseph as a slave, take him to Egypt, and sell him to Potiphar. The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a tale that follows the journey of a dreamer. So Joseph is taken off to Egypt, and his brothers return to tell their father that his favorite son is dead, producing his wonderful coat—which they have stained with the blood of a goat—as proof. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts via email. For Event Information and Frequently Asked Questions Click Here. dreams in which he is the hero and the brothers have to pay homage to ( Log Out /  Not too much Technicolor wise has happened in the 2010s besides a few tours in the UK and North America. The brothers plead for Benjamin's release from custody and Save your parking spot and become a member today! Posted by Dr. Steve in Christian Theology, Popular Culture, Andrew Lloyd Webber, bible, christianity, faith, genesis, God, integrity, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, theology. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025. The This Morning presenter, 58, took over from Jason Donovan on the West End stage for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1991. The two men with the lowest amount of votes would have a sing-off to decide who would stay and who would go home. Back in Caanan, the famine affected Joseph's family too. The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis. a series of dreams. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. OMG The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with her/his words. March 3, 2020, 6:17 pm, by Joseph is the son of Jacob and one of twelve brothers. Once there, they are brought before Joseph who recognizes them immediately even though they do not know him. Learn more... Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday 10/16, but you can become a Member for as little as $5/month to take advantage of Member Pre-Sale! It was the success of Jesus Christ Superstar that enabled Joseph to continue to grow. ALW’s father like the cantata so much he arranged a second performance at Westminster Central Hall, and the cantata was stretched to 20 minutes long by May of 1968. From his homeland of Canaan, Joseph is taken to Egypt where he becomes the slave of Egyptian millionaire Potiphar and earns his trust.