Overview
Synopsis
Aninka and Pepíček are fatherless sister and brother with an ill mother. They decide to sing in the town marketplace to raise the needed money to help their mom. However, the evil organ grinder Brundibár chases them away. Luckily, with the help of a dog, a cat and a lark, and the children of the town, they are able to chase Brundibár away in turn, and sing in the market square.
Show Information
- Music
- Hans Krása
- Libretto
- Adolf Hoffmeister
- Category
- Opera
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Early Teen, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Female |
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Lead |
Male |
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Lead |
Male |
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Supporting |
Either Gender |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
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Songs
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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