OSCAR BROWN JR. • MUSICAL D.O.M.E.
JOURNEY THROUGH FOREVER
"A Journey Through Forever" is a Dramatic Organization of Musical Expression (DOME) by Oscar Brown, Jr.
The narrative centers on Theoldman, who is confronted by Allthetime. Allthetime manifests in the form of four alluring female figures who alternately tease, entice, and provoke Theoldman in his mind's eye.
SYNOPSIS
Story Overview
"Journey Through Forever" is a dramatic musical expression (DOME) by Oscar Brown, Jr. The narrative centers on Theoldman, who is confronted by Allthetime. Allthetime manifests in the form of four alluring female figures who alternately tease, entice, and provoke Theoldman in his mind's eye.
Attended by a compassionate Nurse who strives to maintain his positive outlook, Theoldman embarks on a reflective journey down Memory Lane. He recalls his past as "A Ladiesman" before age and a stroke challenged his "Health and Welfare."
As the Nurse observes with empathy, Theoldman envisions himself on "spaceship Earth," rotating "360 Degrees" daily. Allthetime guides him through "Strange Changes," leading him to contemplate the challenges of aging in songs such as "Getting Old Is A Drag," "Hooray For The Has Been," "Just Aint No Cure For Old Age," "When Tomorrow Comes," and "Old And Cross." To lift his spirits, the Nurse reminds Theoldman of the "Priority Seating" he can still enjoy, even as he reminisces about past loves and ponders, "What Was That We Used To Do?"
AUDIO
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Archival recordings of Oscar Brown Jr. performing songs from the original musical. Stream selections below, or click through to YouTube for full performances.
SCRIPT
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MUSICAL NUMBER
Song List
Journey Through Forever features a rich score of jazz-driven songs, ballads, and satirical numbers.
Journey Through Forever
Strange Changes
Old And Cross
Memory Lane
Getting Old Is A Drag
Priority Seating
A Ladies Man
Hooray For The Has been
What Was That We Used To Do
Health And Welfare
Just Aint No Cure For Old Age
360 Degrees
When Tomorrow Comes
CHARACTERS
Character Breakdown
LEGACY
History & Cultural Impact
"Journey Through Forever" premiered at the ETA Theatre in 1983 and was later presented at Chicago State University and The Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. The lyrics and poetry are by Oscar Brown, Jr., who also composed the music, some in collaboration with Calvin Brunson."Journey Through Forever" premiered at the ETA Theatre in 1983 and was later presented at Chicago State University and The Duke Ellington High School for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. The lyrics and poetry are by Oscar Brown, Jr., who also composed the music, some in collaboration with Calvin Brunson.
OSCAR BROWN JR.
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