Reuben Reuben

Authors

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Book, Music & Lyrics

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Genre: Musical Play

Productions

Score

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Demos & Pre-Production Recordings

Authors

Original Authors

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Book, Music & Lyrics

Later Contributors

There are no known writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.
Genre: Musical Play

Source

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Synopsis

The opera follows Reuben, a silent war veteran who resides on New York’s streets; he speaks only when treated with kindness. As he encounters enigmatic characters—from hustlers to barflies—he inspires fascination and compassion without uttering a word. His silence challenges others to listen differently, revealing how empathy, connection, and human vulnerability resonate more powerfully than speech itself.

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Other Titles

  • Reuben, Reuben (no note)

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