History Theatre / ThePrinceOfEgypt

* SavedByCanon: Since the biblical Pharaoh is UsefulNotes/RamsesII, he is naturally spared from the waves that drowned his army, this time it is because [[spoiler:he had a HeelFaceTurn and leaves rather than pursuing the Hebrews through the Red Sea. The musical goes one step further by having Moses predict that Ramses will become the greatest pharaoh that ever lived, implying that the ten plagues of Egypt would ultimately be nothing more than meager footnote in Ramses II's actual grand legacy]].

* VoiceOfTheLegion: In contrast to the animated film and ''{{Film/The Ten Commandments|1956}}'', where the voice of God is performed by the same actor as Moses (Creator/ValKilmer and Creator/CharltonHeston respectively), the stage version uses the entire ensemble. This makes it more clear to the audience that it is God who sings "The Plagues", as the song is still written from His perspective.

* FilmedStageProduction: A professional taping of the West End production was released in select theaters, and is currently available on digital.

* VoiceOfTheLegion: In contrast to the animated film and ''{{Film/The Ten Commandments|1956}}'', where the voice of God is performed by the same actor as Moses (Creator/ValKilmer and Creator/CharltonHeston respectively), the stage version uses the entire ensemble. This makes it more clear to the audience that it is God who sings "The Plagues", as the song is still written from his perspective.

* VoiceOfTheLegion: In contrast to the animated film and ''{{Film/The Ten Commandments|1956}}'', where voice of God is performed by the same actor as Moses (Creator/ValKilmer and Creator/CharltonHeston respectively), the stage version uses the entire ensemble.

** The first of God's wonders isn't the staff turning into a snake anymore; instead, it's Moses turning the Nile into blood.

** Downplayed with Ramses, as most of his songs are intended to be sympathetic; however, his new verses in "The Plagues" count, as it's the only time where he acts ''truly'' villainous.

** Nefertiti is [[AscendedExtra a more established character now]] (keep in mind, she wasn't even ''named'' in the film), and her relationship with Ramses is expanded upon.

* AgeLift: By the time Moses returns to Egypt, Ramses and Nefertiti's son had just been born. In the animated film, the son is already an adolescent boy. This tragically means that [[spoiler:they lose their child to the plagues while he is still a baby]].

* DemotedToExtra: Ramses and Nefertiti's child is only a baby (portrayed by a prop) in this adaptation, so he isn't much of a character like in the movie.

** Though "You're Playing With the Big Boys Now" is omitted, the Egyptian god chant is still included as a recurring {{Leitmotif}} for Hotep. He also has a few smaller parts that still qualify, such as an ominous prayer to the gods.

* VillainSong: Though "You're Playing With the Big Boys Now" is omitted, the Egyptian god chant is still included as a recurring {{Leitmotif}} for Hotep. He also has a few smaller parts that still qualify, such as an ominous prayer to the gods.

** Once they reach the Red Sea, Tzipporah feels heartbroken about having to leave her family forever. Moses gives her the option to turn around and return to her people, it she opts to stay with him.

* AdaptationalAngstUpgrade: Moses feels ''much'' guiltier about the plagues wiping out innocent people. He's in absolute despair by the time the firstborns are killed, and sings about how the tragic night will haunt him for the rest of his life.

** Tzipporah's sisters now fight off their harassers alongside Moses; in the movie, he simply shooed them off by freeing their camels.