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
- New York City
- Mother
- Look at Me
- Money
- Twist and Shout
- Instant Karma
- India, India
- Real Love (Boys and Girls)
- Oh My Love
- Mind Games
- The Ballad of John and Yoko
- How Do You Sleep?
- God
- Give Peace a Chance
- Power to the People
- Woman Is the Nigger of the World
- Attica State
- Gimme Some Truth
- I'm Losing You/I'm Moving On
- I'm Stepping Out
- I Don't Want to Lose You (Now and Then)
- Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
- Woman
- Beautiful Boy
- Watching the Wheels
- (Just Like) Starting Over
- Grow Old with Me
- Imagine