Esther: A Persian Musical

Spiel Summary

Number of Roles: 5 leads, 3 supporting, large ensemble
Number of Songs: 10
Run time: 60 mins
Script Sample: Click here
Package Includes: Script, karaoke tracks, poster, sheet music
Also Available: Lyrics Handout, Lyrics Slideshow, Drum and Bass Package, T-shirts
Frequently Asked Questions

Esther: A Persian Musical is a hilarious, timely, and authentic Purim spiel that reframes the story of Esther, Mordechai, King Ahashverosh, and Haman (boo!) through the lens of one of the most relevant and inspiring musicals of our time — Hamilton! 

Here is the complete list of songs parodied:

  • “Alexander Hamilton” (Ensemble)

  • “Helpless” (Haman, Mordechai)

  • “History Has Its Eyes On You” (Haman)

  • “You’ll Be Back” (King, Vashti)

  • “My Shot” (Esther)

  • “Right Hand Man” (King, Haman)

  • “Schuyler Sisters” (Esther, Maidens)

  • “Ten Duel Commandments” (Ensemble)

  • “What Comes Next” (Mordechai)

Testimonials

A HUGE special thank you to Cantor Jamie Marx for writing such a perfect Shpiel!!! I am still smiling with pride as I reflect on the talent and hard work that the kids showed our Temple Emanuel community!

— Cantor Lizzie Weiss, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

I can't thank you enough for the incredible Purimshpeil you created!  We put it on tonight with 20 high schoolers and it was a huge success. You made Purim possible for us, so wanted to thank you. Chag Sameach!

— Rabbi Jodie Gordon, Hevreh of the Berkshires

She's newish young clever and Jewish....Hamilton Schpiel is awesome! […] Jamie Marx, what a great writing job! Wow! 

— Rabbi Rachel Larkin Wiesenberg, Temple Beth Torah, Melville, NY

Some ingenious mind has somehow managed to rewrite all the words to all the Hamilton songs to reflect Esther’s story. […] It’s spot on, hilarious, brilliant.

— Rev. Debbie Blue, Consider the Women: A Provacative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible, 2019.

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