Lazarus

Musical

Writers: Enda Walsh David Bowie

Overview

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Book
Music
Lyrics
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Based on the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2015
Genres
Jukebox/Revue, Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Drama
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
New York City, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Rock Combo
Dancing
Some Dance
Licensor
Ideal for
Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, early teen, late teen, young adult characters

Synopsis

Inspired by the book, The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis, Lazarus centers around Thomas Newton, an alien from another planet who is stuck on Earth. Unable to die, Newton is haunted by a past love and longs for a sense of peace. Upon the arrival of another lost soul, Newton is given one final light of hope that he may finally be set free. With songs from David Bowie’s extensive musical discography, Lazarus is a tense, emotional spectacle.

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