Overview
Synopsis
˜Blondel' is a rock opera that tells the story of the 12th century minstrel Blondel who sets off around Europe to find King Richard, off on a Crusade, and stop the usurper of the throne, Prince John. But can he accomplish his mission in spite of the hired assassin trying to kill him?
Show Information
- Book
- Tim Rice
- Music
- Stephen Oliver
- Lyrics
- Tim Rice
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Dark Comedy, Farce, Historical/Biographical
- Cast Size
- medium
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
- Monks' Introduction - The Monks
- Blondel and Fiona/I'm a Monarchist - Blondel, Fiona, the Blondettes^
- The Creative Process - Blondel (not in 2006 revival)
- How Long Can Someone Wait - Fiona
- I'm a Monarchist - Blondel, the Blondettes
- Artistes Are Tragic and Sensitive Souls - Blondel, Fiona, the Blondettes
- The Ministry of Feudal Affairs - Fiona, Richard, John, the Monks^
- The Ministry of Feudal Affairs - The Monks
- Fiona's Plea to John - Fiona, John
- Richard's Intervention - Richard (not in 2006 revival)
- Economic Acrostic - Fiona, Richard, John (not in 2006 revival)
- Crusade Rally - Fiona, Richard, John
- The Least of My Troubles - Blondel, Fiona
- Lionheart - Richard, the Monks
- No Rhyme for Richard - John
- Trio - Blondel, Fiona, John (not in 2006 revival)
- Assassin's Song - John, the Assassin
- Running Back for More - Fiona, the Monks, the Blondettes
- Blondel in Europe - Blondel, Fiona, the Assassin, the Monks, the Blondettes
- Saladin Days/I Can't Wait to be King - Richard, John, the Monks^
- Saladin Days - Richard, the Monks
- I Can't Wait to be King - John
- The Inn at Salzburg/Blondel's Search - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, John, the Assassin, the Monks^
- The Inn at Salzburg - Blondel, Fiona, the Assassin, the Monks
- Blondel's Search - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, John, the Assassin, the Monks
- The Duke of Austria's Quarters - Fiona, the Assassin, the Duke, the Monks
- The Cell - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, the Assassin, the Duke^
- Reunion - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- Death of a Statesman - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, the Assassin, the Duke
- Tribute to a Statesman - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- A Royal Pardon - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- The Wrong Train - The Assassin, the Duke
- Westminster Abbey - Richard, John, the Monks^
- John's Coronation - John, the Monks
- Richard's Return - Richard
- I'm a Monarchist (Reprise) - Blondel, the Blondettes
- Running Back for More (Reprise) - Blondel, Fiona
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.
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