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Caroline, or Change Trivia

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Test your knowledge of Caroline, or Change, the thought-provoking musical blending spirituals, blues, Motown, and Jewish folk music! Premiering Off-Broadway in 2003, this acclaimed production went on to captivate audiences with its exploration of social change and racial tensions in 1960s Louisiana. How well do you know the cast, key moments, and critical milestones of this Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning show? Dive into these trivia facts and discover surprising details about Caroline, or Change.

    International Productions

  • The London production of Caroline, or Change opened in 2006 at the National Theatre and won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
  • Following the Chichester Festival Theatre revival, Caroline, or Change transferred to the Hampstead Theatre and later to the West End in London.
  • Musical Composition

  • Caroline, or Change combines various musical styles including spirituals, blues, Motown, classical music, and Jewish klezmer and folk music.
  • Production Facts

  • The musical first premiered Off-Broadway in 2003 at New York's Public Theater before moving to Broadway in 2004.
  • Tonya Pinkins starred in both the original Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Caroline, or Change.
  • Despite its relatively short original Broadway run of 136 performances, Caroline, or Change was critically acclaimed and nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
  • The 2018 London revival starred Sharon D. Clarke as Caroline and received critical acclaim, earning five-star reviews.
  • The story of Caroline, or Change is set in 1963 Louisiana and explores themes of social change, racial tension, and personal transformation.
  • The musical features domestic appliances like the Radio, Washing Machine, and Dryer, portrayed by actors and serving symbolic roles, adding a unique magical realism element.

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