The Devil and Tom Walker

The Devil and Tom Walker music and lyrics by Rob Kendt, book by Anthony P. Pennino

(16)
Productions ()
Folk Musical Comedy/Drama
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80 - 95 minutes
2 W, 4 M, 1 Any (5-14 actors possible: 2-5 W, 3-9 M)
Set: A large wheeled chest and a few entrances.

The Devil himself narrates this uniquely American Faust story, told with a rousing and beautiful folk-inspired score. Old Scratch is challenged when the miserly and slothful Tom Walker refuses to trade his soul for treasure. But after doing Tom the favor of getting rid of his pesky wife, the Devil is able to strike a deal, making Tom a wealthy lender to the foolish and seedy of the aristocracy. When one of his clients commits suicide, Tom realizes his own mortality and seeks absolution to avoid his fate, resulting in a darkly comical cautionary tale of the price of avarice.

Play Details

The Devil himself narrates this uniquely American Faust story, told with a rousing and beautiful folk-inspired score. Old Scratch is challenged when the miserly and slothful Tom Walker refuses to trade his soul for treasure. But after doing Tom the favor of getting rid of his pesky wife, the Devil is able to strike a deal, making Tom a wealthy lender to the foolish and seedy of the aristocracy. When one of his clients commits suicide, Tom realizes his own mortality and seeks absolution to avoid his fate, resulting in a darkly comical cautionary tale of the price of avarice.

  • Folk Musical Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 80 - 95 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M, 1 Any (5-14 actors possible: 2-5 W, 3-9 M)
  • Set: A large wheeled chest and a few entrances.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-586-5

Published Reviews

"One of the finest new musical comedies of the season... It's so skillfully put together that it seems a natural for venues of every size, shape, and description."

Martin Denton, nytheatre.com