The biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph is his father's favorite son and a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. 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. Soon after he is purchased by Potiphar, he finds himself thrown in jail for the crime of thwarting Potiphar's wife's advances. When news of Joseph's gift of being able 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 to his bewildered brothers, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles ranging from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges in true Andrew Lloyd Weber fashion that is both timely and timeless.
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