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Lennon is a Broadway musical about the life and music of John Lennon. Don Scardino wrote the book and directed the production, while the score and lyrics drew primarily from songs written by Lennon, supplemented by other material associated with his career. The musical opened at the Broadhurst Theatre in August 2005 and closed in September of the same year after 49 regular performances, following previews and a short Broadway run.
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What is the Broadway musical Lennon about?
Lennon is a Broadway revue about the life and music of John Lennon. Its material draws mainly on songs written by Lennon, along with other material connected to his career.
Who wrote and directed Lennon?
Don Scardino wrote the book and directed the production. The musical used Lennon's songs as its main musical foundation.
Is Lennon a biography or a song revue?
It combines biographical material with a revue structure built around John Lennon's music. That format means the show is organized through songs and staged episodes rather than presented as a conventional straight play.
Does Lennon include songs from the Beatles?
Because the score draws primarily from songs written by Lennon, the production is connected to his Beatles-era work as well as his solo career. The catalog description does not provide a complete song list, so individual song inclusion should be checked in production records.
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