The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd official catalogue artwork

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The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd musical licensing

Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

A rousing music-hall allegory, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd explores British class structure through the antics of two comic figures: Sir, who has everything, and Cocky, who has nothing.

Production and casting information

Cast
2w, 3m, plus ensemble
Running time
120 minutes (2 hours)
Style
Classic Broadway, Dramatic Comedy, Fable/Folktale, Experimental
Audience
Appropriate for all audiences

Vocal demands: Difficult.

How to license The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd

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