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!

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Selected Songs

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WHO IS THIS GIRL?
Esther and Mordecai voice their uncertainties about the upcoming tumultuous changes in Esther’s life.
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BRAND NEW
​The women of the kingdom are given their beauty treatments as they prepare to be brought before the king.
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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.
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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
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

PRICING

We want to see you perform this show! That’s why we’ve done our best to make sure that cost is not a barrier. Please review the pricing structure below, and contact us if you have any questions. Our goal is to make Esther a cost-effective option for your organization!
License to Perform Esther
  • 1 Performance – $150
  • 2 Performances – $250
  • 3 Performances – $325
  • 4+ Performances – $325 + $50 for each performance over 3
Script/Music Rental
  • Script Rental (includes 25 scripts) – $95
  • Music Rental for FULL-LENGTH VERSION
    (includes one full score and one score for each instrument) – $75
  • Music Rental for FULL-LENGTH VERSION
    (Piano and Keyboard only; includes one score for each)     – $45
  • Accompaniment Track CD Rental for FULL OR ONE-ACT VERSION – $25
  • Print your own scripts and/or music from PDF files – FREE
PLEASE NOTE: All rentals require a deposit, in addition to the prices listed above. ($75 for scripts, $75 for full instrumental ensemble music, $25 for piano and keyboard music, and $25 for CDs.) If all materials are returned in good condition, the deposit will be refunded in full. If some materials are not returned or are returned damaged, the deposit will be refunded in part, according to the extent and type of damage. 
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Standard rentals are for four months. If your rental needs are different than the standard options, please contact us for customized pricing.
PLEASE ALSO ALSO NOTE: Rental fees include cost of shipping items to you, but your organization will be responsible for the cost of shipping the materials back to us after your performance.

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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
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