Children's theater to perform Weber classic

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre will perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” starting Friday.

The theater group will bring Andrew Lloyd Weber’s biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors to life in this musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged.

He is purchased by Potiphar, and thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command.

Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel.

Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless

Performances will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sept. 28 and 29, and 2 p.m. Sept. 30.

Regular ticket prices are $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students and $7 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased at the box office one hour prior to performances or online at www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com.

This production is fun for the entire family.

For more information, call 837-4886, email bpct@bigforksummerplayhouse.com or visit www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com.