Introduction

Artistic director Lloyd Nicholson has announced Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Royal City Musical Theatre’s spring 2010 production.

The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice hit musical, which had humble origins in British School and then kept getting bigger, was RCMT’s first production ever, back in 1990 in a 90-minute version. This time, fans will be treated to the new much expanded Joseph, which includes the dazzling Joseph Megamix.

Valerie Easton will both direct and choreograph, with James Bryson returning for his 21^st season at the conductor’s podium. Valerie Easton and James Bryson previously teamed on RCMT’s The Music Man, Peter Pan, 32^nd Street, West Side Story and A Chorus Line.

This year it’s all about fun, with a family classic that is ready to please a whole new generation.

The colorful tale of dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score that celebrates and sends up three decades of Western pop culture. Wall to wall hit songs with irresistible hooks include Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do.

Also expect wit, spectacle, high drama, a children’s choir and even an Elvis impersonator.

“This is many people’s favourite Lloyd Webber musical,” says Nicholson. “Joseph has a gleeful silliness that is lacking in the composer’s later works, which keeps it fresh and makes it a treat for all ages.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice went on to write J.C. Superstar and Evita. Rice also contributed lyrics to Aladdin and Lion King, while Webber is of course the composer of Cats and Phantom of the Opera.

Auditions for singers and dancers are September 20 and 27 and October 4, 2009 at Douglas College. Watch for further details on our website.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat plays April 8 to 24, 2010 at the Massey Theatre. Tickets will be available beginning in December and expected to go-go-go fast!