(Cont from above) Joseph's brothers resent the favoritism and the fact that Joseph has high aspirations. Fraught with jealousy, the brothers throw him in a pit and are going to leave him there when they are approached by the Ishmaelites. They change their minds and sell Joseph off to slavery in Egypt , telling their father a goat had killed him.
In Egypt , Joseph works for Potiphar and manages to achieve great heights by working very hard. But when Potiphar's wife tries to seduce Joseph and they are caught together, Joseph is thrown into prison. Everything seems to be lost but Joseph's hope is rekindled when he interprets the dreams of two other prisoners - the Pharaoh's Butler and Baker. Up at the palace, Pharaoh is having some very strange dreams himself. The butler, now freed, remembers Joseph and tells the king of his interpretative powers. Pharaoh sends for Joseph and the dreams are explained. There is going to be a period of plenty in the land, followed by a harsh famine. Pharaoh is impressed by Joseph and makes him his second in command.
Back in Canaan , the future looks rough. Jacob's family is finding it tough, remembering the good times they once had. Deciding they cannot live on what they have, the brothers go to Egypt to ask for food. They appear before Joseph and do not recognize him. Joseph makes them grovel, and then accuses Benjamin of stealing his precious golden cup. The brothers leap to his defense and Joseph sees they are changed men and he reveals himself. Everyone rejoices and Jacob is happy to be reunited with his beloved. Joseph sings of his dreams once more and displays an even more fabulous Technicolor Dreamcoat.\
Q: How long is JOSEPH ?
A: The running time for this show is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including a 15-minute intermission.
Q: What ages is JOSEPH appropriate for?
A: Joseph is appropriate for all ages and is very family friendly. Children as young as four and adults of any age will enjoy the show.
Q: What type of music is presented in JOSEPH ?
A: Told entirely in song, this Biblical cantata-actually an eclectic grab bag of rock, country, vaudeville song-and-dance, French ballad and calypso-relates the Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colors. |
