Esther: A Musical Based on the Old Testament Book

Listen to a 5 minute summary of the plot and music of Esther.

The Story

The beloved Biblical tale takes the stage in this musical adaptation, brimming with heart-rending emotion and delicious irony! When young Hadassah is forced to leave behind her Jewish heritage to become Esther, queen of Persia, she catches wind of a diabolical plot to wipe out her entire race. Now, with the help of her wise older cousin Mordecai, she must decide whether to stay silent or to risk everything for the people she loves.

Full of incredible twists and turns, Esther is the story of a brave young woman who discovers that she was placed in her unique role "for such a time as this."

This is a Broadway-style musical.
Running time: About 2 hours and 45 minutes.

NEW!!! Also available as a one-act version!
Running time: About 1 hour and 15 minutes.

To see more photos or watch a video of a past performance, visit the ESTHER GALLERY!

Selected Songs

WHO IS THIS GIRL?
Esther and Mordecai voice their uncertainties about the upcoming tumultuous changes in Esther’s life.

BRAND NEW
The women of the kingdom are given their beauty treatments as they prepare to be brought before the king.

THE MAN THE KING WANTS TO HONOR
King Xerxes and Haman discuss what should be done to honor a man who has earned the king’s favor.

TAKE THIS MESSAGE
A series of frenzied messages are passed along to warn King Xerxes of an impending assassination attempt.

Interested in buying or streaming the full soundtrack? Check out the SOUNDTRACKS page!

INSTRUMENTATION

Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion
(Optional keyboard part also available, which can cover all non-piano parts)

Casting

FULL-LENGTH VERSION
FEMALE ROLES: 2 Leads, 11 Supporting (some doubling possible if needed)
MALE ROLES: 3 Leads, 10 Supporting (some doubling possible if needed)
CHILDREN'S ROLES: 1 Girl, 1 Boy
ENSEMBLE ROLES: Indefinite

Cast List

Vocal Ranges

ONE-ACT VERSION
FEMALE ROLES: 2 Leads, 11 or 12 Supporting (some doubling possible if needed)
MALE ROLES: 3 Leads, 7 or 8 Supporting (some doubling possible if needed)
ENSEMBLE ROLES: Indefinite

CAST LIST

VOCAL RANGES

PRICING

- Basic licensing fee to produce Esther, up to three performances: $500
(This includes digital downloads of the script and any scores or pre-recorded tracks you may require.)
- Add $50 per performance for each performance over three
- For ten or more performances, please contact us for customized pricing

PLEASE NOTE: We are phasing out the option to rent physical scripts, physical scores, and CDs with pre-recorded tracks. However, we still have a limited number of these items in storage, and if you're interested in buying some of these materials to aid you with your production, we'd love to cut you a deal! Just write a comment in the "Additional Notes" section when you fill out the form below.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This musical is a gift to both the audience and the cast.” –Lindsey G., high school music director

“The characters were dynamic and well-developed. The music was unforgettable!” –Christina M., high school actress

“I am very impressed with this show… The more that I dig into it, the more it opens up to me and I see a lot of layers that I didn’t notice before…” –Andrew K., high school theatre director