Grimm (musical)

Grimm is a musical with music by Laura E. Bergquist, lyrics by Lindy Hume, and a book by Marion Wells. The musical is based on the lives and works of the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, German academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors who collected and published folklore during the 19th century.

The musical generally explores the brothers' relationship and the impact of their work, focusing on themes of storytelling, societal expectations, and the darker aspects of fairy tales. It often incorporates elements of the fairy tales themselves into the narrative, blurring the line between the real lives of the Grimms and the fantastical worlds they documented.

Productions of Grimm have varied in style and interpretation, sometimes leaning towards a more comedic and family-friendly approach, while others emphasize the psychological and mature aspects of the source material. The musical numbers often reflect the diverse range of emotions and experiences presented in the stories.