The Scarlet Pimpernel
“The New Musical Adventure”
Synopsis
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics & book by Nan Knighton, based on the 1905 novel of the same name by Baroness Orczy. The show is set in England and France during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution. The story is a precursor to the spy fiction and the superhero genres, where a hero hides under a mild-mannered alias.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter H. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Nan Knighton
- Original Score
- Frank Wildhorn
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter H. Hunt
Nan Knighton
Frank Wildhorn
Department Leadership Roster
Peter H. Hunt
Director
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a musical with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics & book by Nan Knighton, based on the 1905 novel of the same name by Baroness Orczy. The show is set in England and France during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution. The story is a precursor to the spy fiction and the superhero genres, where a hero hides under a mild-mannered alias.
Who directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Pimpernel includes Douglas Sills, Christine Andreas, Terrence Mann, Giles Chiasson, David Cromwell.
When was The Scarlet Pimpernel released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarlet Pimpernel was composed by Frank Wildhorn.