WARWICK – Bishop Hendricken High School will stage a production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 3-6.
The school’s presentation of the classical Broadway musical, under the direction of Director of Arts Brian Cordeiro will be staged for the public on April 3 and 4 at 7 p.m., April 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. at the school’s theater, 2615 Warwick Ave. There will also be two productions for Catholic middle school students on April 3 and 4 at 10 a.m.
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life in this musical parable. Joseph is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams, and his father's favorite son. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
For more information about the show please call 739-3450 ext. 147.
