The Cocoanuts
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin | Book by George S. Kaufman
The Marx Brothers infiltrate the Florida real estate boom circa 1920 and find Margaret Dumont, jewels to steal, pockets to pick, lovers to confuse, hotel guests to confound, and a treasure trove of songs by Irving Berlin. The show that introduced the standard 'Always' in 1925 was a smash Off-Broadway hit in 1997. We are proud to make this historic madcap romp available, so Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo-brush up your slap-stick and head south for a feast of wild hilarity!
Cast Size: No Chorus • Small (1-10) • Medium (5-21). Vocal Demands: Easy • Moderate. Dance Requirements: Some Dancing Required • Minimal. Good For: Elementary School • High School • College/University • Amateur/Community • Professional Theatre • Religious Organization.
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About The Show
Production Info
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December 08, 1925
March 20, 1928
"This happy confection offers not only the resurrection of Groucho, Chico and Harpo, but also thw wit of George S. Kaufman and a score by Irving Berlin that includes the ever-green 'Always'" — The New York Times, January 01, 1996
"Full of snappy novelty numbers . . . everything works to do what old-fashioned musicals used to do - entertain." — New York Daily News, January 01, 1925
"Full of snappy novelty numbers . . . everything works to do what old-fashioned musicals used to do - entertain." — New York Daily News, January 01, 1996
Song #
Song Name
Character Name
Play
Other Versions
2
The Bellhops
The Bellboys
3
What A Family Reputation
Bob, Polly & the Company
5
Why Am I A Hit With The Ladies?
Schlemmer & the Girls
7
Florida By The Sea (Reprise)
Jamison & the Company
8
The Monkey-Doodle-Do
Bob, Polly & the Company
9
Finelettto
The Company
14
Piano Specialty
Willie
15
The Tale Of A Shirt
Hennessey & the Company
Vocal Range of Characters:
STANDARD
- COCOANUTS - Orchestration Package (8 Books)
- 1 – PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
- 1 – REED I (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax)
- 1 – REED II (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
- 1 – VIOLIN
- 1 – TRUMPET
- 1 – BASS (Doubling Tuba)
- 1 – PERCUSSION (see list below)
- COCOANUTS - Rehearsal Set (22 Books)
- 20 – Libretto/Vocal books
- 1 – Logo CD
- 2 – PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
ADDITIONAL
- The Cocoanuts - Libretti/Vocal Books 10 pack
- 10 – Libretto/Vocal books
- COCOANUTS - PRE-PRODUCTION PACKAGE
- 1 – Libretto/Vocal books
- 1 – PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
3 Women
5 Men (including 4 Marx Brothers)
FEATURED
2 Men
ENSEMBLE
Singing-dancing ensemble with numerous small roles.
CHARACTERS
Jamison (Zeppo)
Mrs. Potter
Harvey Yates
Penelope Martyn
Polly Potter
Robert Adams
Henry W. Schlemmer (Groucho)
Willie the Shill (Chico)
Silent Sam (Harpo)
Hennessey
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
The Lobby of the Cocoanut Hotel
Two Rooms in the Hotel
Florida Drop
Auction Drop
The Patio of the Cocoanut Manor
The Veranda
Materials Notes
Featured News
The Big Apple Goes Bananas For Cocoanuts
Irving Berlin had two musicals playing in New York at the same time this spring when a revival of THE COCOANUTS at American Jewish Theatre extended its run...
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This spring THE KING AND I will return to Broadway, beginning performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on March 20...
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