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DON BLACK (1938 - ) |
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Nationality: English Email: Click here to contact Website: Click here to visit |
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Plays by Don Black |
Abbacadabra | ||
| 1st Produced: | 1983 | |||||
Company: | Lyric Theatre and Cameron Mackintosh | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #3396 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written by David Wood and Don Black. Abba Songs | |||||
Synopsis: | This musical was adapted from a French album, on which a modern fairy tale used the songs of Abba with new lyrics. Three children find themselves trapped in a video game with fairy tale characters, Cinderella, Aladdin, Pinocchio, and the Beast, who are trapped by the wicked witch Carabosse. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Aspects of Love | ||
| 1st Produced: | Prince of Wales Theatre, London | 1989 | ||||
Company: | Really Useful Group | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording:Polydor (841126) 1989 | doollee no | #63050 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart; Based on the novel by David Garnett; Book adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber | |||||
Synopsis: | 1964 Alex aged 34 reflects on his life. 1947 at the age of 17 he met the actress Rose Vibert. He took her to his Uncle George's villa. When George hears that his nephew has broken into his villa he goes there. He comes across them rehearsing a scene from a play. When it comes time for dinner Rose puts on a dress she has found. It belonged to George's first wife Delia. When he sees her in it he collapses. | |||||
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Bar Mitzvah Boy | ||
| 1st Produced: | Her Majesty's Theatre, London | 31 Oct 1978 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | smk-53498 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Sony (SMK 53498) 1978 | doollee no | #63390 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | by Jack Rosenthal; Music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Don Black | |||||
| Elliott Green thinks he will be unable to cope with the adult world and runs away from his bar mitzvah | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Billy | ||
| 1st Produced: | Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London | 01 May 1974 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Sony 1974 | doollee no | #125555 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by John Barry; lyrics by Don Black; book by Dick Clement; Ian La Frenais. Based on the book "Billy Liar" by Keith Waterhouse | |||||
Synopsis: | n/a | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Bombay Dreams | ||
| 1st Produced: | Apollo Victoria Theatre | 2002 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #66367 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Music by A.R. Rahman; Lyrics by Don Black; Book by Meera Syal and Thomas Meehan; Based on an idea by Shekhar Kapur and Andrew Lloyd Webber | |||||
Synopsis: | Setting: Paradise Slum; Shanti & Akaash's home; Miss India Pag.; "Diamond in the Rough" set; Akaash's new apt.; Indian Film Awards; Akaash's mansion; "Bombay Dreams" set; Taj Royale Beach Hotel; Juhu Beach | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Bonnie and Clyde | ||
| 1st Produced: | LaJolla Playhouse, San Diego | Nov 2009 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #125069 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Frank Wildhorn; lyrics by Don Black; book by Ivan Menchell | |||||
Synopsis: | n/a | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Budgie | ||
| 1st Produced: | Cambridge, London | 1988 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: MCA (DMCG-6035) 1988 | doollee no | #3397 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Written by Willis Hall and Ted Willis; lyrics by Don Black; music by Mort Schuman | |||||
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Dracula, the Musical | ||
| 1st Produced: | Playhouse, La Jolla, CA | 2001 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #3398 | |||
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Genre: | n/a | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Adapted From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker . With Christopher Hampton | |||||
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Everything's Terrific, Help! | ||
| 1st Produced: | Civic Hall, Guildford, Surrey | 15 Jul 1998 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #119348 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Book by Phil Willmott; Lyrics Don Black; Music Geoff Stephens | |||||
Synopsis: | n/a | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Feather Boy | ||
| 1st Produced: | Cottesloe, London | 2006 | ||||
Company: | BlaTheatre Companyhington Mill School, Hove | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #55882 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Book by Nicky Singer and Peter Tabern, lyrics by Don Black, Music by Debbie Wiseman. part of Shell Connections | |||||
Synopsis: | Robert has a difficult home life and a miserable time at school, but when his art teacher proposes a project about the firebird myth, which demands a visit to a local old people's home, things change. Robert meets Edith, a broken hearted old lady, who se | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Merlin | ||
| 1st Produced: | Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York | 1983 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #93407 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Elmer Bernstein; lyrics by Don Black; book by Richard Levinson; book by William Link | |||||
Synopsis: | The young Merlin an apprentice wizard learning his craft | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Romeo And Juliet | ||
| 1st Produced: | Piccadilly, London | 2002 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #3399 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | lyric by Don Black; book by David Freeman | |||||
Synopsis: |
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Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Song And Dance | ||
| 1st Produced: | Palace Theatre, London | 1982 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Polydor (843617) 1982 | doollee no | #66368 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Don Black | |||||
Synopsis: | Setting: New York and Los Angeles. The present | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Sunset Boulevard | ||
| 1st Produced: | Adelphi, London | 12 Jul 1993 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | 519767 | |||
| Music: | Original cast recording: Polydor (519767) 1993 | doollee no | #66369 | |||
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Genre: | Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Book by Don Black and Christopher Hampton; Lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton; Based on the film by Billy Wilder | |||||
| Setting: Los Angeles. 1949-50. Sunset Boulevard is a small scale musical based on the classic Billy Wilder movie about Hollywood illusions and delusions | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Tell Me on a Sunday |
| 1st Produced: | Gieldgud Theatre, 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, London Chinatown, London, W1D 6AR? >>> | 04 Apr 2003 | |||
Company: | n/a | ||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | ||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #82790 | ||
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Genre: | Musical | ||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | 1 | |
Parts other: | - | ||||
Notes: | lyrics by Don Black, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jackie Clune (additional contributions) | ||||
Synopsis: | about a young English hatmaker trying to make it on her own in New York City. Songs include ""Take That Look Off Your Face,"" ""Unexpected Song,"" and the title tune | ||||
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