Shenandoah The Musical

Music by Gary Geld
Lyrics by Peter Udell, Book by James Lee Barrett, Philip Rose & Peter Udell

Shenandoah Recommended Resources

Plot Summary & Audition Tips for Shenandoah

List of Characters in Shenandoah

Shenandoah Sheet Music

Shenandoah 1975 Original Broadway Cast

Shenandoah 1965 Film Version on DVD

1860s, Civil War. A widowed father tries desperately to keep his family safe.

A sad story that makes a strong anti-war statement, and must be handled delicately. The performer for the role of Charlie must have true star quality and strong acting ability to carry this show.

The music in this show is Country-Western.

Charlie Anderson (Tenor/Baritone)

a Virgina farmer, a pacifist

Anne (Mezzo)

James' pregnant wife.

James Anderson
Jenny Anderson (Alto)
Jacob Anderson
Nathan Anderson
John Anderson
Henry
Sam (non-singing)

Jenny's shy suitor

Gabriel (Boy Soprano, African-American)

a young slave boy, Robert's friend

Robert Anderson (Boy Soprano)

Charlie's youngest son

Corporal (Tenor)
Sergeant Johnson

Shenandoah Related Websites

Audition Preparation Materials

List of Songs in Shenandoah

• shows with country-western music

• Raise the flag of Dixie (male chorus)
• I've heard it all before  (Charlie)
• Pass the cross to me (chorus)
• Why am I me (Robert & Gabriel)
• Next to lovin' (male chorus)
• Over the hill (Jenny)
• The pickers are comin' (Charlie)
• Meditation (Charlie)
• We make a beautiful pair (Anne & Jenny)
• Violets and silverbells (chorus)
• It's a boy (Charlie)
• Freedom (Gabriel & Anne)
• Violets and silverbells - reprise (Anne & James)
• Papa's gonna make it alright (Charlie)
• The only home I know (Corporal)
• Meditation II (Charlie)
• Shenandoah