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Two by Two

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  4w, 4m

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book by Peter Stone
Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on the play The Flowering Peach by Clifford Odets

In this fresh retelling of the Noah story, with a glorious score from
Richard Rodgers and Martin Charnin, Noah learns that being chosen by God
isn't always smooth sailing.

Two by Two

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
Two by Two

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Summary
Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with this fresh retelling of the Biblical story of Noah. It seems that the building of the ark was only the first of Noah's many daunting challenges in a journey that wasn't always smooth sailing. By turns inspirational and hilarious, Two by Two demonstrates that being chosen by God for great things does not necessarily simplify the daily demands on a father and husband. It's good fun from The Good Book... and when the land has dried, man and beast alike are invited to go forth and prosper in a bright New World.
History
Two by Two premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on November 10, 1970. Directed by Joe Layton, the production starred Danny Kaye and featured Marilyn Cooper, Joan Copeland, Harry Goz, Madeline Kahn, Michael Karm, Tricia O'Neil and Walter Willison.
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Performing Groups
  • Time Period Greek/Roman/Biblical
  • Setting Noah's home and Ark. Before, during and after the Flood.


  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

“A musical to be loved, to be cherished... it moved me profoundly.” – New York Daily News
“One of Rodgers' finest musicals... a show for anyone... rich in comedy, full of melody and that rare ingredient: heart.” – Associated Press, January 01, 2002
“A musical to be loved, to be cherished... it moved me profoundly... beguiling melodies... absorbing libretto... who wants a conventional song-and-dance show with shows such as this around?” – New York Daily News

Music

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  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Dance Requirements Moderate
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Medium
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers' contribution to the musical theatre of his day was extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than six decades, his hits ranging from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright light ...

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Peter Stone

Peter Stone

Peter Stone (1930-2003) was the first writer to win the Tony, the Oscar and the Emmy. With 15 Broadway productions to his credit, he received Tony Awards for his books to 1776, Woman Of The Year, The Will Rogers Follies and Titanic (all four also winning the Tony for Best Mus ...

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Martin Charnin

Martin Charnin

Born in New York, Martin Charnin (1934-2019) had a long career in musical theater, from his early days as a performer to his later years as a composer, writer, director, and lyricist. His lyrics to the song “Tomorrow,” from the musical Annie, have been sung and heard across t ...

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Clifford Odets

Clifford Odets

Clifford Odets (1906-63) was born in Philadelphia and reared in New York City. In 1931 he was a founder of the Group Theatre in New York City. Most of his plays were produced by the Group Theatre, including Waiting For Lefty (1935), a one-act play that established his fame; A ...

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