Shows · The Civil War
The Civil War
Opened 1999
61 performances
Musical, Modern
Told through letters, diaries, and firsthand accounts from both sides of the conflict, the show weaves together the stories of soldiers, slaves, and families torn apart by the American Civil War. Union and Confederate fighters share their hopes, fears, and losses as the war grinds on, while African Americans struggle for freedom and a mother writes to her son on the battlefield. The stories converge in a tapestry of sacrifice, courage, and the devastating human cost of the nation's bloodiest conflict.
- Music
- Frank Wildhorn
- Lyrics
- Jack Murphy, Gregory Boyd
- Book
- Frank Wildhorn, Gregory Boyd, Jack Murphy
Productions1 on Broadway
Recordings 1 recording
Licensing 1 entry
| US | Music Theatre International The Civil War matched on title alone: a lead, not a confirmed licensor |
The Civil War is a musical written by Gregory Boyd and Frank Wildhorn, with lyrics by Jack Murphy and music by Wildhorn. The musical centers on the American Civil War, with the musical numbers portraying the war through Union, Confederate, and slave viewpoints. The musical was nominated for two Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical. Its styles include gospel, folk, country, rock, and rhythm and blues.
“Why are we here at the St. James Theater?” asked Ben Brantley in his New York Times review on April 23, 1999.
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