
The Capeman
Musical
Overview
Synopsis
"The Capeman" is based on the true story of Salvador Agron, a teenage Puerto Rican gang member who grew up in New York. The show starts with his childhood in Puerto Rico. Soon, his family moves to New York and Salvador must deal with the difficult transition and an abusive step father. He soon joins a gang, the "Vampires", and is convicted in the slaying of two teenage boys. After many years in jail, Sal finally repents and becomes a better man.
Show Information
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Drama, Historical/Biographical
- Cast Size
- large
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Early Teen, Child Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
- "Adios Hermanos"
- "Born In Puerto Rico"
- "Satin Summer Nights"
- "Bernadette"
- "The Vampires"
- "Quality"
- "Can I Forgive Him"
- "Sunday Afternoon"
- "Killer Wants To Go To College"
- "Time Is An Ocean"
- "Virgil"
- "Killer Wants To Go To College II"
- "Trailways Bus"
- "Shoplifting Clothes"
- "Born In Puerto Rico
- "Can I Forgive Him"
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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