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Lennon

A Musical biography, concert and celebration of the life of John Lennon in 2 Acts. Music John Lennon; Lyrics John Lennon; Book Don Scardino Based upon Life of John Lennon

World Premiere - Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, June 2005
Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway - First preview 7th July, 2005. Opened 14 August, 2005. Closed 24 September, 2005 (42 previews; 49 perfs)

Synopsis

The show takes audiences on a magical, mythical journey behind the greatest rock legacy with words, images, and some of the best pop songs ever written. The cast of nine replays Lennon's life from his childhood, the Beatles, ant-war activism, his love story with Yoko Ono to the fateful day at the Dakota in New York.

Musical Numbers

  1. New York City
  2. Mother
  3. Look at Me
  4. Money
  5. Twist and Shout
  6. Instant Karma
  7. India, India
  8. Real Love (Boys and Girls)
  9. Oh My Love
  10. Mind Games
  11. The Ballad of John and Yoko
  12. How Do You Sleep?
  13. God
  14. Give Peace a Chance
  15. Power to the People
  16. Woman Is the Nigger of the World
  17. Attica State
  18. Gimme Some Truth
  19. I'm Losing You/I'm Moving On
  20. I'm Stepping Out
  21. I Don't Want to Lose You (Now and Then)
  22. Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
  23. Woman
  24. Beautiful Boy
  25. Watching the Wheels
  26. (Just Like) Starting Over
  27. Grow Old with Me
  28. Imagine