SOME FOLKS DREAM OF THE WONDERS THEY'LL DO

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.

Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph.

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Tim Rice first contacted Andrew via a letter he wrote on 21 April 1965

Tim Rice first contacted Andrew via a letter he wrote on 21 April 1965. In the letter, Tim said he was told Andrew was "looking for a ‘with it’ writer of lyrics". Tim had been writing pop songs for a short while then and particularly enjoyed writing the lyrics. Tim ended the letter with "I wondered if you consider it worth your while meeting me. I may fall far short of your requirements, but anyway it would be interesting to meet up – I hope!"

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Tim Rice first contacted Andrew via a letter he wrote on 21 April 1965

Tim Rice first contacted Andrew via a letter he wrote on 21 April 1965. In the letter, Tim said he was told Andrew was "looking for a ‘with it’ writer of lyrics". Tim had been writing pop songs for a short while then and particularly enjoyed writing the lyrics. Tim ended the letter with "I wondered if you consider it worth your while meeting me. I may fall far short of your requirements, but anyway it would be interesting to meet up – I hope!"

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Andrew received a letter from the Music Master of Colet Court School who asked Andrew to compose a pop cantata for the choir

At the end of February 1967, Andrew received a letter from the Music Master of Colet Court School, the junior part of St Paul’s School in Hammersmith. Andrew was asked to compose a pop cantata for their choir, which had performed and recorded two epic Bible stories in light pop music already, which were just enough novelty to make parents smile and keep a class of unmusical kids out of detention.

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Andrew received a letter from the Music Master of Colet Court School who asked Andrew to compose a pop cantata for the choir

At the end of February 1967, Andrew received a letter from the Music Master of Colet Court School, the junior part of St Paul’s School in Hammersmith. Andrew was asked to compose a pop cantata for their choir, which had performed and recorded two epic Bible stories in light pop music already, which were just enough novelty to make parents smile and keep a class of unmusical kids out of detention.

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Andrew was asked to compose something for the whole school to perform

On 5 March 1967, Andrew met with the Music Master who wanted a piece for the whole school to perform, involving soloists, a choir, and an orchestra; he suggested setting poems from Vachel Lindsay's 'The Congo' to music, which Andrew proposed to Tim Rice. Although Tim was hesitant about writing for young students, he was intrigued by the idea of a pop cantata. They explored various themes, initially dismissing a Bible story, considering King Richard I and his minstrel Blondel, and briefly favouring a James Bond theme.

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Andrew was asked to compose something for the whole school to perform

On 5 March 1967, Andrew met with the Music Master who wanted a piece for the whole school to perform, involving soloists, a choir, and an orchestra; he suggested setting poems from Vachel Lindsay's 'The Congo' to music, which Andrew proposed to Tim Rice. Although Tim was hesitant about writing for young students, he was intrigued by the idea of a pop cantata. They explored various themes, initially dismissing a Bible story, considering King Richard I and his minstrel Blondel, and briefly favouring a James Bond theme.

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Andrew and Tim decided to use 'The Wonder Book of Bible Stories' as inspiration for their musical

Andrew and Tim turned to The Wonder Book of Bible Stories for inspiration and chose the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. Andrew liked its themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the happy ending, making it a natural choice for their musical. When Andrew and Tim presented their pop cantata idea to the Music Master of Colet Court, he was initially skeptical as it would be the school's third biblical cantata but was won over by Tim's clever lyrics and soon agreed to have a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the school's Easter term concert in 1968.

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Andrew and Tim decided to use 'The Wonder Book of Bible Stories' as inspiration for their musical

Andrew and Tim turned to The Wonder Book of Bible Stories for inspiration and chose the story of Joseph and his coat of many colours. Andrew liked its themes of revenge, forgiveness, and the happy ending, making it a natural choice for their musical. When Andrew and Tim presented their pop cantata idea to the Music Master of Colet Court, he was initially skeptical as it would be the school's third biblical cantata but was won over by Tim's clever lyrics and soon agreed to have a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the school's Easter term concert in 1968.

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The first show of Joseph was at the Old Assembly Hall of Colet Court School in Hammersmith

The first performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat took place on the afternoon of 1 March 1968 at Colet Court School in Hammersmith, around 200 parents, were gathered in the hall. The 22-minute concert was a hit, with Tim Rice’s Elvis-style performance of Pharaoh especially loved, leading to multiple encores. Some parents requested a repeat performance for their spouses, prompting Tim, Andrew, and the team to consider it, though finding a suitable venue was a challenge.

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The first show of Joseph was at the Old Assembly Hall of Colet Court School in Hammersmith

The first performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat took place on the afternoon of 1 March 1968 at Colet Court School in Hammersmith, around 200 parents, were gathered in the hall. The 22-minute concert was a hit, with Tim Rice’s Elvis-style performance of Pharaoh especially loved, leading to multiple encores. Some parents requested a repeat performance for their spouses, prompting Tim, Andrew, and the team to consider it, though finding a suitable venue was a challenge.

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William Lloyd Webber suggested a performance at the Methodist Central Hall after the 6:30 pm Sunday service

With the idea of another performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew's father, William, suggested a performance at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster after the 6:30pm Sunday service. However, this venue had a capacity of over 2000. The next issue was the performance length - Joseph was originally only 22 minutes long, so Andrew's mother, Jean, suggested the first half of the concert could be classical with Julian Lloyd Webber performing, William on the organ, and John Lill would be the Act 1 closer.

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William Lloyd Webber suggested a performance at the Methodist Central Hall after the 6:30 pm Sunday service

With the idea of another performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew's father, William, suggested a performance at the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster after the 6:30pm Sunday service. However, this venue had a capacity of over 2000. The next issue was the performance length - Joseph was originally only 22 minutes long, so Andrew's mother, Jean, suggested the first half of the concert could be classical with Julian Lloyd Webber performing, William on the organ, and John Lill would be the Act 1 closer.

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Andrew and Tim Rice fixed 12 May as the big night of the 2nd performance of Joseph

Andrew and Tim Rice fixed 12 May as the big night of the second performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rehearsals began but Andrew was worried that the vocals would be lost in the vastness of the Central Hall.

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Andrew and Tim Rice fixed 12 May as the big night of the 2nd performance of Joseph

Andrew and Tim Rice fixed 12 May as the big night of the second performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rehearsals began but Andrew was worried that the vocals would be lost in the vastness of the Central Hall.

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One of the parents who watched Joseph was Derek Jewell, the music critic from the Sunday Times

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed again at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster on 12 May 1968, where one of the parents who watched was the Sunday Times's music critic, Derek Jewell. He reviewed it in that week's paper, calling it "irresistible", full of "quicksilver vitality" and "snap and crackle... It entertains, it communicates instantly... And it is a considerable piece of barrier-breaking".

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One of the parents who watched Joseph was Derek Jewell, the music critic from the Sunday Times

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed again at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster on 12 May 1968, where one of the parents who watched was the Sunday Times's music critic, Derek Jewell. He reviewed it in that week's paper, calling it "irresistible", full of "quicksilver vitality" and "snap and crackle... It entertains, it communicates instantly... And it is a considerable piece of barrier-breaking".

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Norrie Paramor decided to get behind Joseph and obtained an offer from Decca Records to make an album

Soon after the second performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the great legend Norrie Paramor decided to get behind Joseph, and very shortly he obtained an offer from Decca Records to make an album where Decca were happy that it should be with the original performers. At this point Joseph was only the length of one side of an LP, so Andrew and Tim set out to expand the music to about 40 minutes.

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Norrie Paramor decided to get behind Joseph and obtained an offer from Decca Records to make an album

Soon after the second performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the great legend Norrie Paramor decided to get behind Joseph, and very shortly he obtained an offer from Decca Records to make an album where Decca were happy that it should be with the original performers. At this point Joseph was only the length of one side of an LP, so Andrew and Tim set out to expand the music to about 40 minutes.

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Andrew and Tim Rice added two new songs to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

With the prospect of recording an album of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew and Tim Rice added two new songs. They had originally skipped the story of Egyptian mogul Potiphar and his wife who fancied Joseph, which was now the new song 'Potiphar'. The second song they added was 'Go Go Go Joseph', which was an archetypical 60s song that tells the story of Joseph’s dream-solving activities and is now the act one closer in the modern version.

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Andrew and Tim Rice added two new songs to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

With the prospect of recording an album of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew and Tim Rice added two new songs. They had originally skipped the story of Egyptian mogul Potiphar and his wife who fancied Joseph, which was now the new song 'Potiphar'. The second song they added was 'Go Go Go Joseph', which was an archetypical 60s song that tells the story of Joseph’s dream-solving activities and is now the act one closer in the modern version.

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Spotify Entry

Go Go Go Joseph from Joseph London Cast Album (1991)

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Spotify Entry

Go Go Go Joseph from Joseph London Cast Album (1991)

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Andrew was presented with a new seamless way of staging

At the start of summer in 1968, the new musical 'Cabaret' had its opening night; Andrew had seen it earlier in the year whilst in previews and thought it was great and flamboyantly directed by Hal Prince. 'Cabaret' presented Andrew with a new seamless way of staging that chimed with his growing certainty that musicals could be through-composed, which inspired Andrew to do the same with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Andrew was presented with a new seamless way of staging

At the start of summer in 1968, the new musical 'Cabaret' had its opening night; Andrew had seen it earlier in the year whilst in previews and thought it was great and flamboyantly directed by Hal Prince. 'Cabaret' presented Andrew with a new seamless way of staging that chimed with his growing certainty that musicals could be through-composed, which inspired Andrew to do the same with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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Tim Rice played the finished tapes of the new Joseph album to Norrie Paramor and Decca Records

The day after the new Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album was recorded, Tim Rice was scheduled to play the finished tapes to Norrie Paramor and Decca, both of whom loved it. The homespun quality of the pop group next door combined with the kids for whom Joseph was written exactly conveyed the irresistible joy that happens when people make music just for the fun of it.

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Tim Rice played the finished tapes of the new Joseph album to Norrie Paramor and Decca Records

The day after the new Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album was recorded, Tim Rice was scheduled to play the finished tapes to Norrie Paramor and Decca, both of whom loved it. The homespun quality of the pop group next door combined with the kids for whom Joseph was written exactly conveyed the irresistible joy that happens when people make music just for the fun of it.

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Andrew and Tim Rice were offered a performance of Joseph at St Paul’s Cathedral

Shortly after Decca announced they were happy with the recording of the new Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album, Andrew and Tim Rice were offered a performance of Joseph at St Paul’s Cathedral. Reverend Martin Sullivan, the New Zealand-born dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, thought Joseph would be a perfect follow-up to his summer high jinks, and it was announced that a pop cantata was to be performed on 9 November 1968.

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Andrew and Tim Rice were offered a performance of Joseph at St Paul’s Cathedral

Shortly after Decca announced they were happy with the recording of the new Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album, Andrew and Tim Rice were offered a performance of Joseph at St Paul’s Cathedral. Reverend Martin Sullivan, the New Zealand-born dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, thought Joseph would be a perfect follow-up to his summer high jinks, and it was announced that a pop cantata was to be performed on 9 November 1968.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at St Paul's Cathedral

On 9 November 1968, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at St Paul's Cathedral. Once again the overwhelming feeling was joyous, and there was a good review from Ray Connolly, the Evening Standard music critic.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at St Paul's Cathedral

On 9 November 1968, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was performed at St Paul's Cathedral. Once again the overwhelming feeling was joyous, and there was a good review from Ray Connolly, the Evening Standard music critic.

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Reverend Martin Sullivan suggested the story of Jesus as a follow-up to Joseph

Following the success of the second public performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew and Tim became friends of Reverend Martin Sullivan. He highly encouraged them to choose another biblical story as a follow-up, in fact he was the first of many who suggested the story of Jesus.

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Reverend Martin Sullivan suggested the story of Jesus as a follow-up to Joseph

Following the success of the second public performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew and Tim became friends of Reverend Martin Sullivan. He highly encouraged them to choose another biblical story as a follow-up, in fact he was the first of many who suggested the story of Jesus.

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Andrew and Tim Rice toyed with the idea of writing a story about Moses

With suggestions of a sequel following the performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at St Paul's Cathedral, Andrew and Tim Rice toyed with the idea of writing a story about Moses. They thought of starting it with the tune that Andrew had written on a table napkin in the restaurant Carlo’s Place in Fulham, which became the tune of 'Superstar' from Jesus Christ Superstar and had the first-draft words that went “Samuel, Samuel, this is the first book of Samuel".

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Andrew and Tim Rice toyed with the idea of writing a story about Moses

With suggestions of a sequel following the performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at St Paul's Cathedral, Andrew and Tim Rice toyed with the idea of writing a story about Moses. They thought of starting it with the tune that Andrew had written on a table napkin in the restaurant Carlo’s Place in Fulham, which became the tune of 'Superstar' from Jesus Christ Superstar and had the first-draft words that went “Samuel, Samuel, this is the first book of Samuel".

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Decca Records decided they would release the Joseph album in January 1969

Decca Records decided they would release the Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album in January 1969; to announce the album release, Andrew pushed for one more performance at the Methodist Central Hall.

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Decca Records decided they would release the Joseph album in January 1969

Decca Records decided they would release the Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album in January 1969; to announce the album release, Andrew pushed for one more performance at the Methodist Central Hall.

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The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album was released on vinyl record

The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album, released in January 1969 on vinyl. It was the first recording of the musical, featuring the original 20-minute cantata by Andrew and Tim Rice, and was performed by the choir of Colet Court School. The album was intended as a concept recording to showcase the musical's potential and played a crucial role in the show's expansion into a full-length stage production.

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The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album was released on vinyl record

The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat album, released in January 1969 on vinyl. It was the first recording of the musical, featuring the original 20-minute cantata by Andrew and Tim Rice, and was performed by the choir of Colet Court School. The album was intended as a concept recording to showcase the musical's potential and played a crucial role in the show's expansion into a full-length stage production.

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Spotify Entry

Jacob & Sons from Joseph Original Album (1969)

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Spotify Entry

Jacob & Sons from Joseph Original Album (1969)

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A gratifying number of schools performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Throughout 1969, a gratifying number of schools performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a new piano score was commissioned to include the new songs that were added to the LP.

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A gratifying number of schools performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Throughout 1969, a gratifying number of schools performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and a new piano score was commissioned to include the new songs that were added to the LP.

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Andrew met Sefton Myers with David Land who was introduced as Myers’s show business advisor

In early 1969, Andrew sent a letter with the Joseph album to Sefton Myers, a property man involved in showbiz, seeking support for a pop memorabilia museum. Sefton quickly responded and arranged a meeting. At the meeting in Mayfair, Myers and his advisor David Land, impressed by the album, offered Andrew a management contract with a three-year guaranteed income.

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Andrew met Sefton Myers with David Land who was introduced as Myers’s show business advisor

In early 1969, Andrew sent a letter with the Joseph album to Sefton Myers, a property man involved in showbiz, seeking support for a pop memorabilia museum. Sefton quickly responded and arranged a meeting. At the meeting in Mayfair, Myers and his advisor David Land, impressed by the album, offered Andrew a management contract with a three-year guaranteed income.

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A children's book adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released in the UK

On 23 November 1972, a children's book adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released in the UK, written by Tim Rice and illustrated by Quentin Blake. The whimsical illustrations were also used for the 1974 cast album cover, becoming an iconic part of the Joseph brand at the time.

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A children's book adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released in the UK

On 23 November 1972, a children's book adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released in the UK, written by Tim Rice and illustrated by Quentin Blake. The whimsical illustrations were also used for the 1974 cast album cover, becoming an iconic part of the Joseph brand at the time.

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The original West End production of Joseph opened at the Albery Theatre, London.

On 17 February 1973, the original West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Albery Theatre, London.

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The original West End production of Joseph opened at the Albery Theatre, London.

On 17 February 1973, the original West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Albery Theatre, London.

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The original West End production of Joseph closed after 243 performances

After 243 performances, the original West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Albery Theatre on 16 September 1973

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The original West End production of Joseph closed after 243 performances

After 243 performances, the original West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Albery Theatre on 16 September 1973

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The original Broadway production of Joseph opened at the Royale Theatre, New York.

On 27 January 1982, the original Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Royale Theatre, New York.

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The original Broadway production of Joseph opened at the Royale Theatre, New York.

On 27 January 1982, the original Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Royale Theatre, New York.

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The original Broadway production of Joseph closed after 747 performances

After 747 performances, the original Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Royale Theatre, New York on 4 September 1983.

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The original Broadway production of Joseph closed after 747 performances

After 747 performances, the original Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Royale Theatre, New York on 4 September 1983.

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Joseph opened at the London Palladium starring Jason Donovan as Joseph

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the London Palladium on 12 June 1991, starring Jason Donovan as Joseph.

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Joseph opened at the London Palladium starring Jason Donovan as Joseph

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the London Palladium on 12 June 1991, starring Jason Donovan as Joseph.

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The London Cast Album of Joseph was released on CD and vinyl

On 22 June 1991, the single 'Any Dream Will Do' by Jason Donovan made it to no.1 in the UK Official Charts for 2 weeks. The London Cast album of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released on CD & vinyl in August 1991 and also made it to no. 1 in the UK charts for 2 weeks that September.

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The London Cast Album of Joseph was released on CD and vinyl

On 22 June 1991, the single 'Any Dream Will Do' by Jason Donovan made it to no.1 in the UK Official Charts for 2 weeks. The London Cast album of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released on CD & vinyl in August 1991 and also made it to no. 1 in the UK charts for 2 weeks that September.

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Any Dream Will Do by Jason Donovan Music Video (1991)

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Youtube Link

Any Dream Will Do by Jason Donovan Music Video (1991)

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The West End revival of Joseph was nominated for six Olivier awards

The West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium was nominated for 6 Laurence Olivier awards in 1992. Mark Thompson walked away with the award for 'Best Set Designer' for the production alongside his work on 'The Comedy of Errors' for the RSC at the Barbican.

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The West End revival of Joseph was nominated for six Olivier awards

The West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium was nominated for 6 Laurence Olivier awards in 1992. Mark Thompson walked away with the award for 'Best Set Designer' for the production alongside his work on 'The Comedy of Errors' for the RSC at the Barbican.

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Phillip Schofield took over the role of Joseph from Jason Donovan at the London Palladium

In June 1992, Phillip Schofield took over the role of Joseph from Jason Donovan in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. He played for 15 months in London before going on a UK & Ireland tour in December 1993.

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Phillip Schofield took over the role of Joseph from Jason Donovan at the London Palladium

In June 1992, Phillip Schofield took over the role of Joseph from Jason Donovan in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium. He played for 15 months in London before going on a UK & Ireland tour in December 1993.

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The original Joseph film starring Donny Osmond in the title role was released in the UK

The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat film starring Donny Osmond in the title role was released in the UK on 26 November 1999. The film also featured Maria Friedman as the Narrator, Richard Attenborough as Jacob, Ian McNeice as Potiphar, Joan Collins as Mrs Potiphar, Robert Torti as Pharaoh, Christopher Biggins as Baker, Alex Jennings as Butler, and Jeff Blumenkrantz as Simeon.

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The original Joseph film starring Donny Osmond in the title role was released in the UK

The original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat film starring Donny Osmond in the title role was released in the UK on 26 November 1999. The film also featured Maria Friedman as the Narrator, Richard Attenborough as Jacob, Ian McNeice as Potiphar, Joan Collins as Mrs Potiphar, Robert Torti as Pharaoh, Christopher Biggins as Baker, Alex Jennings as Butler, and Jeff Blumenkrantz as Simeon.

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Youtube Link

Joseph's Coat by Donny Osmond from the Original Film Adaptation (1999)

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Youtube Link

Joseph's Coat by Donny Osmond from the Original Film Adaptation (1999)

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A talent show TV series called 'Any Dream Will Do' was released on the BBC

A talent show TV series called 'Any Dream Will Do' was released on the BBC from 31 March 2007. It searched for a new, lead to play Joseph in a West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show was hosted by Graham Norton, with Andrew, Zoe Tyler, Bill Kenwright, Denise Van Outen & John Barrowman as the panelists. Lee Mead was announced as the winner of the final public telephone vote on 9 June 2007.

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A talent show TV series called 'Any Dream Will Do' was released on the BBC

A talent show TV series called 'Any Dream Will Do' was released on the BBC from 31 March 2007. It searched for a new, lead to play Joseph in a West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show was hosted by Graham Norton, with Andrew, Zoe Tyler, Bill Kenwright, Denise Van Outen & John Barrowman as the panelists. Lee Mead was announced as the winner of the final public telephone vote on 9 June 2007.

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The west end revival of Joseph opened at the Adelphi Theatre

On 17 July 2007, the west end revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Adelphi Theatre and starred Lee Mead in the title role.

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The west end revival of Joseph opened at the Adelphi Theatre

On 17 July 2007, the west end revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opened at the Adelphi Theatre and starred Lee Mead in the title role.

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The west end revival of Joseph closed at the Adelphi Theatre

On 30 May 2009, the west end revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Adelphi Theatre.

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The west end revival of Joseph closed at the Adelphi Theatre

On 30 May 2009, the west end revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the Adelphi Theatre.

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Joseph returned to the London Palladium after 26 years

On 27 June 2019, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returned to the London Palladium after 26 years. The production starred Jac Yarrow as Joseph, Sheridan Smith as the Narrator, and Jason Donovan as Pharaoh.

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Joseph returned to the London Palladium after 26 years

On 27 June 2019, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returned to the London Palladium after 26 years. The production starred Jac Yarrow as Joseph, Sheridan Smith as the Narrator, and Jason Donovan as Pharaoh.

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The west end revival of Joseph at closed at the London Palladium

On 8 September 2019, the west end revival of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the London Palladium.

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The west end revival of Joseph at closed at the London Palladium

On 8 September 2019, the west end revival of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat closed at the London Palladium.

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Joseph returned to the London Palladium for a second summer

On 1 July 2021, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returned to the London Palladium for a second summer. The production starred Jac Yarrow as Joseph, Alexandra Burke as the Narrator, and Jason Donovan as Pharaoh.

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Joseph returned to the London Palladium for a second summer

On 1 July 2021, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returned to the London Palladium for a second summer. The production starred Jac Yarrow as Joseph, Alexandra Burke as the Narrator, and Jason Donovan as Pharaoh.

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The second summer production of Joseph closed at the London Palladium

The second summer production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream closed at the London Palladium on 5 September 2021. The production picked up again and went on a tour round the UK, Ireland and Canada in spring 2022.

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The second summer production of Joseph closed at the London Palladium

The second summer production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream closed at the London Palladium on 5 September 2021. The production picked up again and went on a tour round the UK, Ireland and Canada in spring 2022.

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Jason Donovan performed 'Any Dream Will Do' at the Queen's Coronation concert

Jason Donovan performed 'Any Dream Will Do' at the Queen's Coronation concert on 4 June 2022, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. Jason, famous for his role as the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, delivered a memorable rendition of the song, highlighting British musical theatre talent for the Queen's jubilee.

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Jason Donovan performed 'Any Dream Will Do' at the Queen's Coronation concert

Jason Donovan performed 'Any Dream Will Do' at the Queen's Coronation concert on 4 June 2022, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. Jason, famous for his role as the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, delivered a memorable rendition of the song, highlighting British musical theatre talent for the Queen's jubilee.

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Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics
Tim Rice
Book
Tim Rice
Original Direction
Frank Dunlop
Original Choreography
Christopher Bruce
Opened
February 1973 at Albery Theatre in London

Interested in staging your very own technicolor production of Joseph with your school or group? We can’t wait to hear about it! Please remember, though, that applications to licence the show are subject to review and availability, and will differ based on various elements.

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