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An ensemble cast of local Philadelphia talent sang and danced their way across the Devon Theater’s stage Friday to a packed house of theater goers for an electric performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

While most would think the retelling of a biblical story would be wrought with proverbs and passages and little humor; Joseph is no ordinary story. The musical delivers comedy, fun and a plethora of contemporary music amid the telling a man who had a dream – and the gift of seeing the future.

As a fan of Joseph, I was pleasantly surprised with the Devon’s take on this classic story and Broadway show. Musical numbers like “Potiphar” and “Benjamin’s Calypso,” were updated to reflect current trends in popular culture.

This talented cast of 14 young men and women harmonized and sang while performing choreographed dance sequences that included jumps, flips and other acrobatic maneuvers that both children and adults “chortled with praise.” You Joseph fans will understand what I mean.

Joseph runs through December 13th. Tickets cost $25 for an adult and $15 for students. For more information please visit the Devon Theatre’s official website.

Devon Theater
6333 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135
www.devontheater.org