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Sarasota News Leader August 2, 2013 ventures during which his spirit and humanity are challenged," the release continues. "After thwarting the advances of his owner's wife, he finds himself misrepresented and thrown into prison. However, due to his ability to interpret dreams, Joseph becomes second in command to Pharaoh and ultimately is reunited with his family." Page 92 teur and professional productions, with new material being added over the years, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor ® Dreamcoat opened on Broadway in 1982 and ran for 747 performances," the release continues. It was nominated for seven Tony Awards. In London, the musical has won four Laurence Olivier Awards. Wages says in the release, "All of this action Venice Theatre is located at 140 W. Tampa is portrayed in an entertaining, fast-paced and Ave. on the island in Venice. Summer box ofnontraditional style." fice hours are Monday through Friday from Set to a cornucopia of musical arrangement 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and one hour before perforstyles — from Broadway to country, Calypso mances. to rock 'n' roll, "this Old Testament tale has become a favorite of school, community and Tickets for Joseph and the Amazing Techniprofessional theatres around the world," the color® Dreamcoat are $25 for adults, $15 for release notes. Webber and Tim Rice originally college students and $10 for children. They wrote the musical as a 20-minute pop canta- are on sale at the box office at 140 W. Tampa ta for St. Paul's Junior School in England in Ave., by phone at 488-1115 or online at www. 1968, the release explains. "After many ama- venicestage.com. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat will continue through Aug. 4 at Venice Theatre. Contributed photo