Kennedy: A Musical Celebration

Kennedy: A Musical Celebration

Book, Music and Lyrics by Allan Jay Friedman and Leslie Bricusse

Kennedy: A Musical Celebration

Kennedy: A Musical Celebration

Book, Music and Lyrics by Allan Jay Friedman and Leslie Bricusse

Overview

“If I told you what I really know about the assassination, it would be very dangerous to this country.” – J. Edgar Hoover, F.B.I.

This is the story of John F. Kennedy, starting in 1959 with his bid for the US presidency and following events through to his assassination in November 1963. The casting is very flexible – the original production was performed entirely by young people – and large TV screens are used around the stage to display and rear project photos and film of the Kennedys, America and the world.

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Cautions

  • Artboard 3 Gun Shots
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Docudrama/History
  • Time Period: 1960s, 1950s

Authors

Leslie Bricusse

Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) was a writer/composer/lyricist who contributed to many musical films and plays during his long, award-winning career.

He was born in London and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was pre ...

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Author

Allan J. Friedman