The Woman in White

Musical

Writers: Charlotte Jones Andrew Lloyd Webber David Zippel

Overview

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Lyrics
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White (1859 novel)
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2004
Genres
Drama
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Cumbria, England, Nineteenth Century
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
None
Ideal for
College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult, child, early teen characters

Synopsis

Wilkie Collins’ Victorian thriller receives the Andrew Lloyd Webber treatment in this thrilling Broadway musical. Drawing master Walter Hartright arrives at Limmeridge House to teach sisters, Laura and Marian. Walter falls instantly in love with Laura and his feelings are returned. However, their relationship is thwarted by Laura’s engagement to the apparently honorable and charming Sir Percival Glyde. When Walter has a chance encounter with a mysterious woman, dressed all in white and looking the double of Laura, he realizes that Sir Percival is not all he seems. Although Walter finds himself unable to prevent Laura’s marriage, when he hears the news of her sudden death, he and Marian embark on a mission to reveal the truth about Sir Percival Glyde’s past and his role in Laura’s death.

Lead Characters


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