Synopsis
Joyful Noise
$10.99 Published by Samuel French Inc
5 Male 3 Female
In this climate, he struggles to present The Messiah
Handel's travails are linked with those of his leading soprano - forced into retirement because of a scandal, she is slated to make her comeback in his new masterpiece and fears a nasty reception
A malicious, back-stabbing alternate is waiting in the wings to replace her
A devious bishop and Handel's bulky librettist add to the conflict in this true story of the politics and passion that nearly prevented The Messiah from ever being performed
REVIEWS
"A joyful play" ~ Theatre Reviews Limited
"Clever and funny" ~ Show Business
"Witty, ... scathing, and inspiring" ~ TheatreMania