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Synopsis

Inspired by the book, The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis, Lazarus centers around Thomas Newton, an alien from another planet who is stuck on Earth. Unable to die, Newton is haunted by a past love and longs for a sense of peace. Upon the arrival of another lost soul, Newton is given one final light of hope that he may finally be set free. With songs from David Bowie’s extensive musical discography, Lazarus is a tense, emotional spectacle.

Show Information

Book
Enda Walsh
Music
David Bowie
Lyrics
David Bowie
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Based on the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2015
Genres
Jukebox/Revue, Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Drama
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
New York City, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Rock Combo
Dancing
Some Dance
Licensor
Nick Hern Book
Ideal For
Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Newton

Lead

Male

Tenor

Girl, later Marley

Lead

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano

Valentine

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Elly

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Michael

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Zach

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Ben

Featured

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Maemi/Japanese Woman

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano

Teenage Girls (3)

Ensemble

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Songs

ACT ONE

  • Lazarus - Newton
  • It’s No Game (Part 1) - Japanese Woman, Newton, Teenage Girls
  • This Is Not America - Teenage Girls. Girl
  • The Man Who Sold the World - Michael
  • No Plan - Girl
  • Love Is Lost - Valentine, Teenage Girls
  • Changes - Elly, Teenage Girls
  • Where Are We Now? - Newton
  • Absolute Beginners - Newton, Elly, Valentine, Teenage Girls, Girl
  • Dirty Boys - Valentine
  • Killing a Little Time - Newton
  • Life on Mars - Girl
  • All the Young Dudes - Ben, Teenage Girls, Maemi
  • Always Crashing in the Same Car - Elly
  • Valentine’s Day - Valentine
  • When I Met You - Newton, Teenage Girl 1
  • Heroes - Newton, Marley

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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Guide Written By:

Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.