The Ghost of Tom Joad (2014 version)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_1984_Tour
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:musical
gptkb:2014
gptkbp:artistic_influence folk rock
gptkbp:artistic_legacy influential in theater
gptkbp:audience theatergoers
social awareness
emotional engagement
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Grapes_of_Wrath
gptkbp:character search for belonging
gptkbp:character_arc Tom Joad's transformation
Tom Joad's evolution
gptkbp:character_development Tom Joad's journey
gptkbp:character_relationships interpersonal relationships
family dynamics
individual vs society
gptkbp:choreography gptkb:Marlies_Yearby
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Bruce_Springsteen
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired activism
explores themes of migration
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflection of American struggles
gptkbp:director gptkb:Des_Mc_Anuff
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:La_Jolla,_California
gptkbp:first_released The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
gptkbp:focus gptkb:Tom_Joad
economic hardship
complex social issues
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Great_Depression
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ghost of Tom Joad (2014 version)
gptkbp:influenced_artists protest songs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:American_history
American folk music
labor movements
social realism
gptkbp:influences gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:inspiration Dust Bowl era
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:theatre
gptkbp:is_motivated_by search for justice
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:lyricist gptkb:Bruce_Springsteen
gptkbp:motif journey and migration
gptkbp:music_style gptkb:The_Ghost_of_Tom_Joad
rock musical
live instrumentation
song cycles
gptkbp:notable_song gptkb:The_Ghost_of_Tom_Joad
gptkbp:performance dramatic and musical
gptkbp:performed_by various theater companies
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2014
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:La_Jolla_Playhouse
gptkbp:resolution hope for change
gptkbp:runtime approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:setting gptkb:California
gptkbp:symbolism Tom Joad as a hero
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:human_rights
hope and despair
gptkbp:theme struggle and perseverance
gptkbp:themes gptkb:political_movement
sacrifice and loyalty
family and resilience