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Prodigal Son single work   musical theatre  
Alternative title: Prodigal
Note: Music by Mathew Frank, book and lyrics by Dean Bryant.
Issue Details: First known date: 2000... 2000 Prodigal Son
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Production Details

  • First produced at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran, Vic., 19 January 2000. Directed by Kris Stewart.
  • Performance reading by the York Theatre Company, New York, USA, July 2001.
  • Retitled Prodigal and produced at the York Theatre, New York, USA, 26 February 2002. Directed by James Morgan.
  • Produced at fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne, 19-21 and 24-30 January 2011.

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Works about this Work

Big-Hearted Tear-Jerker Sets a Shining Example Cameron Woodhead , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 24 January 2011; (p. 15)

— Review of Prodigal Son Dean Bryant , 2000 single work musical theatre
Prodigal Returns as Leader of Great Australian Musical Pack Chris Boyd , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 24 January 2011; (p. 14)

— Review of Prodigal Son Dean Bryant , 2000 single work musical theatre
Midsumma Hosts Return of the Prodigal Sons Michael Dwyer , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 18 January 2011; (p. 12)
Local Musicals, the Untold Story Katrina Strickland , 2004 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 16 August 2004; (p. 7)
Prodigal Returns as Leader of Great Australian Musical Pack Chris Boyd , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 24 January 2011; (p. 14)

— Review of Prodigal Son Dean Bryant , 2000 single work musical theatre
Big-Hearted Tear-Jerker Sets a Shining Example Cameron Woodhead , 2011 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 24 January 2011; (p. 15)

— Review of Prodigal Son Dean Bryant , 2000 single work musical theatre
Local Musicals, the Untold Story Katrina Strickland , 2004 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 16 August 2004; (p. 7)
Midsumma Hosts Return of the Prodigal Sons Michael Dwyer , 2011 single work column
— Appears in: The Age , 18 January 2011; (p. 12)

Awards

2001 winner Victorian Green Room Awards Original music and lyrics
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