MYUSICOUTHTMHEATREUSICALINTERNATIONALCOLLECTIONS SECTION 4 FFAMILYAMILY/Y/YOUTHOUTH MMUSICALUSICAL CCOLLECTIONSOLLECTIONS MUSICALS FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES With popular family appeal, the musicals in this section have casts that incorporate both adult and young performers. While they are full-length shows, their running time is generally a little shorter than the average “big” musical, making them prime candidates for matinee series and assemblies. THE BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTION® Broadway’s best-loved musicals have been specially adapted for young performers — abridged to 60-80 minutes, with music transposed into keys appropriate for young voices. Each BROADWAY JUNIOR package includes educational tools and performance materials designed to introduce your students to the magic of putting on a show. NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE COLLECTION Developed by Jeremy James Taylor, noted director of the NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC THEATRE of Great Britain, the following musicals were written specifically to be performed by young casts. With a mix of British history, social commentary and just plain fun, these works are an attractive addition to any season. THEATREWORKS USA COLLECTION One of the premiere producers of original youth musicals touring throughout the United States to rapturous acclaim for thirty years. Ranging from histories to topical revues, these works have become a special part of America’s childhood. PRINCE STREET PLAYERS COLLECTION These musicals are designed to be performed by adults or young adults for young audiences, and are considered by many to be simply the best around. Featuring scores by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy in classic Broadway style, each title can be performed by as few as 10 people, or can be expanded to include full choruses. JOSEF WEINBERGER COLLECTION From the leading licensing house in Great Britain come four youth musicals perfect for production by imaginative young people looking to stretch their theatrical education. MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL “A delight for youngsters, and their elders...music and lyrics are jaunty and fresh” —Los Angeles Times “A wonderful little play that richly deserved the standing ovation” —Miami News asper the friendly you-know-what has nothing on this non-conformist Cwitch who’d rather be chic than “shock”! This enchanting children’s musical tells the story of Annabelle Broom, who clashes with her tough witch superiors over her unconventional beliefs, nearly losing her haunting card when she decides to help – instead of frighten – two lost children. ™ With its delightful charm, gentle wit and winning sense of humor, Annabelle Book & Lyrics by Eleanor and Ray Harder Broom, The Unhappy Witch... is the perfect family show and a natural choice for Music by Eleanor Harder Halloween. It’s message, that witches only have the power to scare us if we believe in Act 1: 3 Scenes Act 2: 2 Scenes them, makes Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch... a terrific show for Cast younger children. The script provides a lot 6+ women, 1 boy, 1 girl of interaction between the audience and the Musical Numbers actors, guaranteeing squeals and screams of delight from the children watching the “Pink Is My Color” “Hop ‘Round The Trees” “Yoo Hoo, You Hoo!” “I Tint My shenanigans onstage. Hair” “Home, Home” “Windershin” “We’ll Boil Her In Oil” “The Prayer” “Lullaby” “Witch Chant” “Laugh And Dance And Sing” A small, predominantly female cast and simple piano accompaniment make it InstrumentationPiano particularly easy to produce for schools or community theatres. Throw in some lively dialogue, catchy songs, and an exciting chase scene, and you’ve got an utterly bewitching entertainment! 132 212-541-4684 50TH A NNIVERSARY C ATALOGUE FAMILY/YOUTH MUSICAL COLLECTIONS NEW ACQUISITION! any kids dream of being an astronaut and Brandon Fitzgerald Atwater the Third is no different. ™ M Unfortunately, Brandon feels that his name is too absurd to be such an important person, so he sets about to change it. During the course of Brandon Finds His Star, he comes to realize that your name IS you - we create the definitions of ourselves and of our destinies. Music and Lyrics by Jerry Bock An inventive book by Sidney Berger and a Book by Sidney Berger score by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Jerry Bock (Fiorello!, Fiddler On The Roof, She Loves Me), Brandon Finds His Star is light years 1 act: unit set beyond most children’s theatre writing. Brandon’s fantastic journey to the Blue Cast Planet, beyond the planet Pluto, is a story 6 men, 3 women of imagination, daring and self-discovery. Musical Numbers Aided by his friend, a shy young girl from “What’s In A Name” Spanglish” “To Be An Astronaut” Guatemala named Estrella, Brandon helps “When You Find Your Star” “The Song Of The Planets” “Beyond Pluto” the Blue Planetarians get their names back “The Blue Planetarian Blues” “The Wizard Of Ahs” from the Wizard of Ahhhs. Along the way, Estrella gains self-confidence and Brandon Instrumentation learns that he can be whatever he wants to Piano Bass be as long as he continues to apply Drums himself. Performance Accompaniment CD Brandon Finds His Star, with its charming story and appealing score, is sure to delight parents and children alike. Performed in one act and running about an hour, this show is a perfect choice for assemblies, theatre competitions and school tours. Theatrical Resources 50TH A NNIVERSARY C ATALOGUE www.MTIShows.com 133 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL “This show is fun from start to finish...lots of great songs that are catchy and lyrical” —London Theatre Guide Online So full of life it is irresistible” —News Of The World he pie-flinging, pinstripe-wearing, pint- sized classic has finally made it to the Tmusical stage in this adaptation of the hit film that catapulted a young Jodie Foster to stardom! A cast of youngsters play Prohibition-era ™ mobsters in a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the 1920s gangster flick. It seems Fat Sam, who runs one of the most popular speakeasies in town, is in danger of being closed down by his “business rival” Dandy Dan. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone (Scott Baio in the film), a killer with the ladies and a definite asset to Fat Sam. Unfortunately, Bugsy has also caught the Book by Alan Parker eye of Sam’s girlfriend Tallulah (Jodie Foster in the film) – though he’s set his designs on Music & Lyrics by Paul Williams showgirl Blousey Brown… Two acts: Unit Set As in the film, the “non-violent” gang war is Cast fought with “splurge guns” which spew 17 Boys, 2 Girls, plus a chorus forth custard pies instead of bullets. It’s a thoroughly charming, irreverent and clean Musical Numbers “Bugsy Malone” “Fat Sam’s Grand Slam” “That’s Why They Call Him Dandy” (though very messy) showcase for a cast of “Tomorrow” “Show Business” “Bad Guys’ Song” “I’m Feeling Fine” talented young performers, with a book by “My Name Is Tallulah” “So You Wanna Be A Boxer” “Ordinary Fool” Alan Parker, and a catchy, honky-tonk score “Down And Out” “You Give A Little Love” by Paul Williams, one of the most popular songwriters of the ’70s and ’80s. Instrumentation Clarinet I Guitar Clarinet II Bass Bassoon Drums BACKSTAGE BABBLE Trumpet Piano Trombone Piano-vocal • When the original production was done in London, the producers Amateur Production Rights Are Available In The U.S. And Canada Only. auditioned over 13,000 children Broadway Junior Version Available between the ages of 9 and 16. Theatrical Resources • The director of the original production of Bugsy Malone in London was Michael Dolenz, better known as “Mickey” on the television show, “The 134 212-541-4684 50TH A NNIVERSARY C ATALOGUE FAMILY/YOUTH MUSICAL COLLECTIONS “Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler are the most gifted new writing team of their musical theatre generation. They create music and lyrics that are as fresh, bright, witty and accessible as have ever been written” —Maury Yeston ™ hirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a Tpart of the Kalamazoo Advice-a- palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, she trots out her musical advice-giving show live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight. She is assisted by her older siblings (on piano and drums) and a host of quirky friends and neighbors: Becky, the perky cheerleader; Kelli, the cool, sophisticated Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler ballerina; Annie, the girl-scout cookie- Music by Zina Goldrich selling champion; the Vanderploonk triplets; Bobby, the befuddled new kid on the block; and Scott, who is helplessly and One act: unit set hopelessly in love with Edwina. Together Cast they set out to tackle the world’s problems, An ensemble of 8-10 players, various M and F in number after hysterical number about everything from birthday party etiquette to Musical Numbers the proper way to set a table (“salad fork, “The Rehearsal” “Up On The Fridge” “Dear Edwina””Here Comes A Letter” “Aphrodite” “Say ‘No Thank You’””Another Letter” “Abigail” fork, plate, knife, spoon”). “Frankenguest” “Carrie” “Fork Knife Spoon” “Time For Intermission” “Here Come More Letters” This beguiling one-act charmer can be “Hola Lola” played anywhere, with extremely modest “Quads” “Aretha Spoonapple” “Gimme Gimme I Want” “Seamus” sets and costumes. Sweet, smart and “R.S.V.P.” “Ziggy” “Put It In The Piggy” “Thanks For Coming” “Edwina” “Sing Your Own Song” tuneful, it appeals to audiences of all ages, as Edwina doles out advice and finally Instrumentation learns to listen to some of it herself. Piano-vocal 50TH A NNIVERSARY C ATALOGUE www.MTIShows.com 135 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL ™ rambunctious kid and a runaway slave ply the Mississippi in this Amusical version of Mark Twain’s masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – a novel so rich in character and meaning that it may be the A Musical based on most frequently adapted work in American The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn literature.