The Cradle Will Rock (Musical)

The Cradle Will Rock

Type:	Musical
Music By:	Marc Blitzstein

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Synopsis:	The musical is a Brechtian allegory of corruption and corporate greed. Set in "Steeltown, USA", it follows the efforts of Larry Foreman to unionize and combat wicked businessman Mr. Mister. The piece is almost entirely sung-through, giving it many operatic qualities.
License:	Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
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The Cradle Will Rock Characters
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Name	Gender	Vocal Part	Age Range	Role Type
Moll	female		20 – 35	lead
Harry Druggist	male		30 – 60	lead
Mr. Mister	male		35 – 65	lead
Reverend Salvation	male		35 – 60	supporting
Editor Daily	male		30 – 45	supporting
Dauber	male		–	supporting
Yasha	female		–	supporting
Larry Foreman	male		30 – 55	supporting
Gent	male		–	cameo
Dick	male		30 – 60	cameo
Virgil	male		30 – 60	cameo
Clerk	male		25 – 40	cameo
Mrs. Mister	female		30 – 50	cameo
Junior Mister	male		–	cameo
Sister Mister	female		–	cameo
Stevie	male		–	cameo
Bugs	male		–	cameo
Gus	male		–	cameo
Sadie	female		–	cameo
President Prexy of College University	male		–	cameo
Professor Trixie	N/A		–	cameo
Professor Mamie	N/A		–	cameo
Professor Scoot	male		–	cameo
Doctor Specialist	male		–	cameo
Ella Hammer	female		–	cameo