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Blondel - A monarchist and unappreciated musician waiting, rather frustratedly, for his big break.
Fiona - His girlfriend, a serf of the English court and English activist eight centuries ahead of her time.
King Richard the Lionheart - The courageous King of England.
Prince John - The power-hungry and ambitious Prince of England and heir to the throne.
The Assassin - A hired hand willing to kill anyone for the right price.
The Duke of Austria - Leopold, the ruler of Austria, and captor of King Richard.
The Monks - A group of historians who serve as narrators and commentators.
The Blondettes - Blondel's back-up singers.

Act 1

Monks' Introduction - The Monks
Blondel and Fiona/I'm a Monarchist - Blondel, Fiona, the Blondettes^
- The Creative Process - Blondel (not in 2006 revival)
- How Long Can Someone Wait - Fiona
- I'm a Monarchist - Blondel, the Blondettes
- Artistes Are Tragic and Sensitive Souls - Blondel, Fiona, the Blondettes
The Ministry of Feudal Affairs - Fiona, Richard, John, the Monks^
- The Ministry of Feudal Affaris - The Monks
- Fiona's Plea to John - Fiona, John
- Richard's Intervention - Richard (not in 2006 revival)
- Economic Acrostic - Fiona, Richard, John (not in 2006 revival)
- Crusade Rally - Fiona, Richard, John
The Least of My Troubles - Blondel, Fiona
Lionheart - Richard, the Monks
No Rhyme for Richard - John
Trio - Blondel, Fiona, John (not in 2006 revival)
Assassin's Song - John, the Assassin
Running Back for More - Fiona, the Monks, the Blondettes

Act 2

Blondel in Europe - Blondel, Fiona, the Assassin, the Monks, the Blondettes
Saladin Days/I Can't Wait to be King - Richard, John, the Monks^
- Saladin Days - Richard, the Monks
- I Can't Wait to be King - John
The Inn at Salzburg/Blondel's Search - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, John, the Assassin, the Monks^
- The Inn at Salzburg - Blondel, Fiona, the Assassin, the Monks
- Blondel's Search - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, John, the Assassin, the Monks
The Duke of Austria's Quarters - Fiona, the Assassin, the Duke, the Monks
The Cell - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, the Assassin, the Duke^
- Reunion - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- Death of a Statesman - Blondel, Fiona, Richard, the Assassin, the Duke
- Tribute to a Statesman - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- A Royal Pardon - Blondel, Fiona, Richard
- The Wrong Train - The Assassin, the Duke
Westminster Abbey - Richard, John, the Monks^
- John's Coronation - John, the Monks
- Richard's Return - Richard
I'm a Monarchist (Reprise) - Blondel, the Blondettes
Running Back for More (Reprise) - Blondel, Fiona

Medieval England, The Crusades, a musician's struggle to be heard, loyalty, monarchy, touring Europe, the power struggle for the throne. The story of Richard the Lionheart and Prince John from the viewpoint of Richard's minstrel Blondel.

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