The Rothschilds

Musical

Writers: Sherman Yellen Jerry Bock

Overview

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Music
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, mature adult, young adult, early teen, late teen, child characters

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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