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Orphan Queen - Cantor Solomon's musical is a unique retelling of the captivating Biblical story of Esther. The unfolding events of treachery, love, intrigue and faith are presented in original songs woven together by lively musical narratives. Life is breathed into this ancient tale through inspired performances by solo vocalists, including Cantor Robbie Solomon, an adult choir and a children’s choir complemented by a wonderful jazz score
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The play is a retelling of the Biblical story of Esther, the basis of the Jewish holiday of Purim, a word meaning fortune, or lots. It takes place in Persia during the reign of King Ahashverosh, a man fond of raucous parties. Act One opens as a Chorus introduces the story and its philosophy (“Chance”). The Narrator begins (“Bigthana And Theresh”) with an account of an ill-fated assassination plot against the King. The plot is discovered and stopped at its inception by Mordechai the Jew.
This little incident is forgotten amid all the revelry (“Everybody Loves A Party”), until much later when it becomes an important element in the second act.
Mordechai doubles as a character in the story and the present-day Rabbi Mordechai, who chants the Megilah, the scroll of Esther, and teaches a group of children. The children continue the narration, (“In The Days Of Ahashverosh”) and later ask him questions which he answers in song.
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