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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  1w, 4m

Book and Lyrics by Ben H. Winters
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sislen

In this engaging, tuneful and often humorous TYA musical, the humble silversmith Paul Revere bravely takes a stand against tyranny. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere makes American history accessible by telling the inspirational, universal story of how ordinary people can make a difference.

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences, Docudrama/Historic
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary

In Boston, Paul Revere etches out a humble living as a silversmith. Americans and British alike hail the exquisite artistry of his work. But when Paul's revolutionary friends, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, pressure Revere to take a stand against British tyranny and join the Sons of Liberty, he worries that supporting the cause of revolution would mean losing his business and risking the safety of his family. Revere must make a choice: to do what is easy, or to do what is right.

From the halls of British Parliament, to the port of Boston and the "Tea Party" protest, to the Boston Massacre and the dangerous thrill of Revere's now-legendary ride, this new musical makes American history accessible and exciting through a unique combination of music, drama and humor. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere tells the inspirational, universal story of how ordinary people can make a difference.

History
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere was originally produced by TheatreworksUSA in the spring of 2006. Directed by Jeremy Dobrish, the production featured Eric Petersen, Trista Moldovan, Ryan Dietz, Abe Goldfarb, Jonathan Todd Ross and Ian Lowe.
Cast Attributes
Keywords

PAUL REVERE (Baritone/Tenor)
WOMAN 1 (Mezzo) – Rachel Revere, Randall, Farmer, Others
MAN 2 (Tenor) – John Hancock, Thomas, Jebediah, Robert Newman, Court Attendant, Others
MAN 3 (Baritone/Tenor) – Samuel Adams, Major Mitchell, Josiah Newspapersmith, Lord North, Others
MAN 4 (Baritone) – Joseph Warren, King George III, Punchbowl Sam, Others

Note: While the show can be performed with as few as five actors, it can happily accommodate larger casts. The doubled parts can easily be undoubled, and a large ensemble would be welcome in the big group numbers.

Please note that while the show can be performed with as few as five actors, it can happily accommodate larger casts. The doubled parts can easily be undoubled, and a large ensemble would be welcome in the big group numbers.

  • Time Period 18th Century
  • Setting Boston, Massachusetts and London, England. 1767-1776.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

1. “The Colony of Massachusetts Bay” – Company
2. “Spread the Word” – Paul, Josiah, Newman, Punchbowl Sam, Farmer
3. “The Colony of Massachusetts Bay (Reprise) – Paul
4. “King Flourish #1” – Instrumental
5. “Scene 2 to 3” – Instrumental
6. “The Sons of Liberty” – Warren, Adams, Hancock, Paul
7. “Give It Some Attention” – Rachel, Paul
8. “King Flourish #2” – Instrumental
9. “Scene 6 to 7” – Instrumental
10. “A Taxing They Will Go” – Paul, Randall, Jebediah, Warren, Citizens
11. “Taxing Playoff” – Instrumental
12. “King Flourish #3” – Instrumental
13. “George’s Dream” – King George
14. “Scene 9 to 10” – Instrumental
15. “Give It Some Attention (Reprise)” – Rachel, Paul
16. “Snow on the Ground” – Paul, Company
17. “The Colony of Massachusetts Bay (Reprise)” – Warren, Adams, Paul
18. “Something’s Brewing” – Warren, Adams, Paul, Randall, Thomas
19. “Brewing Echo” – Instrumental
20. “Opposite Shore/The World Outside Your Door” – Paul, Company
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway, Contemporary Broadway
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only

Licensing & Materials

  • Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.

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6 Vocal Books
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Authors

Author

Ben H. Winters

Author

Stephen Sislen

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