The Greatest Haman

Spiel Summary

Number of Roles: 6 leads, 5 supporting, large ensemble
Number of Songs: 9
Run time: 45-60 minutes
Script Sample: Click here
Package Includes: Script, karaoke tracks, poster, sheet music
Also Available: Lyrics Handout, Lyrics Slideshow
Frequently Asked Questions

The Greatest Haman is a family-friendly Purim spiel featuring parodies of the songs from the hit movie-musical The Greatest Showman. The music is catchy and deeply moving, a perfect match for the story of Esther’s bravery!

Here’s the complete list of songs parodied:

  • The Greatest Show (Ensemble)

  • This Is Me (Vashti, Esther)

  • Come Alive (King, Ensemble)

  • A Million Dreams (Haman)

  • Tightrope (Esther)

  • Never Enough (Haman)

  • Rewrite the Stars (Haman, Esther)

  • From Now On (Ensemble)

  • The Other Side (Bigtan, Teresh)

Testimonials

Awesome night!!! Thanks Jamie Marx...the Greatest Haman was awesome!!

— Cantor Steven Weiss, Congregation Sha'aray Shalom, Hingham, MA

Thank you so much for an incredible spiel for the third year in a row. It was this morning and the best one yet- totally amazing. Fabulous talent. Lots of comments about your masterful writing. Already dreaming about next year :)

— Cantor Leslie Niren, Temple Emanu-El, Dallas

Jamie Marx your work is incredible!! Jamie Marx can’t wait to see what you put out next year! Thanks for bringing so much joy to Memphis!!

— Abbie Strauss, Temple Israel, Memphis

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