The StoryYoung, orphaned, and a refugee in a foreign land, things seem like they couldn't get much worse for Hadassah. Then her guardian Mordecai brings home the news that the King of Persia–Xerxes–has decided to divorce his queen and will have his pick of the ladies of the land for his new queen. It might seem like the opportunity of a lifetime, but for Hadassah, who has to change her name to Esther, things take a darker turn.
An evil, scheming prince wants to destroy not only her beloved guardian, but wants to wipe out her entire people group, in a BC-era genocide attempt that rivals the ruthless mindset of Hitler. In the events that follow, the story moves at such a breathless pace and circumstances align in such a way that Esther sees her purpose and concludes she was placed in her unique role for "such a time as this." This is a Broadway-style musical. The running time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes (with intermission). To see more photos from past productions, visit the GALLERY!
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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. |
INSTRUMENTATION
Piano, Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion
(Optional keyboard part also available, which can cover all non-piano parts)
(Optional keyboard part also available, which can cover all non-piano parts)
DO THE SHOW
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
License to Perform Esther
- 1 Performance – $150
- 2 Performances – $250
- 3 Performances – $325
- 4+ Performances – $325 + $50 for each performance over 3
- 10+ Performances – Please contact us for customized pricing
Script/Music Rental
- Script Rental (Standard Rental includes 25 scripts) – $95
- Music Rental (Full Instrumental Ensemble; includes one conductor’s score and one score for each instrument) – $75
- Music Rental (Piano and Keyboard only; includes one score for each) – $45
- Accompaniment Track Rental (Standard Rental includes two accompaniment CDs) – $25
- Print your own scripts and/or music from PDF files – FREE
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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.
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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.
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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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Comments
“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