Overview
Synopsis
Jerry Springer – The Opera is a story of triumph, tragedy and trailer trash. The infamous Jerry Springer is shot by one of his guests and goes to Hell. In Hell, the Jerry Springer show continues but with guests such as Jesus, God and Adam and Eve. Eventually, God asks Jerry for help judging mankind. Jerry accepts his offer to reign alongside him in Heaven and the two opposing sides fight over Jerry. At first, Jerry pleads for his life with a series of glib homilies, but eventually makes an honest statement which resounds with his audience. Heaven and Hell put aside their differences and join in a hymn of praise to all life.
Show Information
- Book
- Richard Thomas , Stewart Lee
- Music
- Richard Thomas , Stewart Lee
- Lyrics
- Richard Thomas , Stewart Lee
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- First Produced
- 2003
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Videos
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