Book by James Lee Barrett, Peter Udell and Philip RoseMusic by Gary GeldLyrics by Peter Udell
This colorful and dramatic saga is based on the classic film starring James Stewart as a strong-willed Virginia farmer trying to keep his family neutral as the Civil War rages. Union forces and the Confederates see things only in shades of Blue or Grey, so the family is inevitably swept up in the conflict, against all odds. Their story is a heartwarming and heart-rending portrayal of the upheaval that left wounds on the land and its people for generations to come. The Tony-winning Broadway production ran for over 1,000 performances and toured extensively.
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James Lee Barrett (1929-1989) was a prolific film and TV writer whose work often reflected his Southern roots and salt-of-the earth American values. Barrett received his greatest recognition for Shenandoah, the story of a Virginian family trying to stay out of the fighting du ...
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