Overview
Synopsis
The story concerns the rags-to-riches story of resourceful and ambitious Mayer Rothschild and his five sons as they overcome anti-Semitism in late eighteenth century European society and build a wildly successful family banking business. Over time they come to dominate European finance, help fund the defeat of Napoleon, and secure a Declaration of Rights for the Jewish people from the Crowned Heads of State.
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- Book
- Sherman Yellen
- Music
- Jerry Bock
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen, Child Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Female |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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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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