‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Dazzles at Redlands Bowl
The vibrant musical kicked off its four-night run with a spirited dress rehearsal, captivating audiences with energetic choreography, live orchestration, and a timeless story of dreams, forgiveness, and family.
REDLANDS, Calif. — "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" lit up the Redlands Bowl on Tuesday, July 22, with a vibrant public dress rehearsal that launched a lively four-night run, continuing through Sunday, July 27.
Presented by Legendary Productions and co-directed by Nathan Prince, Bethanne Prince and Steve Simons, the musical delivers an energetic and imaginative retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob. From betrayal and slavery to leadership and reconciliation, Joseph’s journey is portrayed with humor, heart, and a burst of theatrical color.
Christopher Daub stars in the title role, bringing emotional depth and charisma to the character, while Sarah Ayotte (filling in for Katie Roche) serves as the narrator, guiding the audience through the story vocally with clarity and warmth.
The production features a cast of about 40 actors and a crew of 20, covering technical support, costuming, and choreography. The high-energy dance numbers were choreographed by Bethann Prince and Brett Burke.
A standout element of the production is its live music, performed by a 15-piece orchestra conducted by Redlands own Nolan Livesay. “The instrumentation centers around a pop rhythm section with two guitars and three keyboards, delivering plenty of great ’90s pop sounds,” Livesay said. “We’ve also incorporated strings, woodwinds, and brass, reflecting the beloved 1993 Donny Osmond version that so many of us remember fondly.”
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat blends a variety of musical styles—from calypso to country—and features iconic songs such as “Any Dream Will Do,” “Close Every Door,” “There’s One More Angel in Heaven,” and “Go, Go, Go Joseph.”
Originally created as a school production in the late 1960s, “Joseph” became the first publicly staged collaboration between Webber and Rice. It has since become one of the most widely produced musicals in the world, performed in more than 80 countries.
Through faith and resilience, this year’s musical reminded us that dreams can come true and that forgiveness and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.
The show runs Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m.
This production is presented as part of the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, the longest continuously running free seasonal music festival in the United States. Performances take place at 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday at 25 Grant Street in Smiley Park. Admission is always free, with a voluntary donation accepted during intermission.
To view the full lineup of upcoming performances, visit www.redlandsbowl.com
