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Barnum The Musical |
Music by Cy Coleman
Book by Mark Bramble, Lyrics by Michael Stewart |
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The story of a self-made circus owner.
Audition Preparation Suggestions for Barnum
Barnum's chorus is made up of various circus performers. Therefore, it is necessary that the chorus not only sing well but also demonstrate circus-type skills. |
- PhineasTaylor Barnum (High Baritone)
- a driven, self-made man
- Chairy Barnum (Mezzo)
- wishes her husband would settle down and start a respectable business
- Ringmaster, Goldsmith, Bailey (Baritone)
- Joice Heth (Alto)
- the oldest woman in the world
- General Tom Thumb (Tenor)
- 25 inches from toe to crown
- Jenny Lind (Soprano)
- the Swedish Nightingale. Jenny sings in Swedish & English, winning the hearts of all who hear her-Barnum included
- Clowns
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- There Is A Sucker Born Ev'ry Minute (Barnum)
- Thank God I'm Old (Joice)
- The Colors Of My Life (Barnum & Chairy)
- One Brick At A Time
- Museum Song (Barnum)
- I Like Your Style (Barnum & Chairy)
- Bigger Isn't Better (Tom Thumb)
- Love Makes Such Fools Of Us All (Jenny)
- Out There (Barnum)
- Come Follow The Band (Jenny)
- Black And White (Barnum)
- The Prince Of Humbug (Barnum)
- Join The Circus (James A. Bailey)
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