Overview
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
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Lead |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano |
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|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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|
Supporting |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
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.
Monologues
Scenes
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.