[title of show] (Apropos Edition)
[title of show] (Apropos Edition)
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen | Book by Hunter Bell
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi and Larry on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival’s deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show]—taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the [title of show]—follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends and artists. [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre—a uniquely American art form—and to the joy of collaboration. The musical received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Book of a Musical in 2009. [title of show] apropos is approved for high school performers and general audiences.
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Think of your favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals and PIPE DREAM will probably not be the first title to come to mind. In fact, you may not even know it. But in its time, it was one of the most eagerly anticipated new shows to reach Broadway, promising another banquet of R&H hit songs and setting box office records. It opened in November of 1955. Then it disappeared. What happened? Read more →
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"delectable entertainment! A postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like Babes in Arms, Kiss Me, Kate and A Chorus Line.' " — The New York Times, December 31, 1969
"in expert hands" — Associated Press, December 31, 1969
"terric. a kick-a** time" — New York Daily News, December 31, 1969
"sly, sassy, inspired" — Entertainment Weekly, December 31, 1969
"wise, warm, irresistable" — NY Sun, December 31, 1969
"a genuine treat" — Star Ledger, December 31, 1969
"immensely likeable" — The New Yorker, December 31, 1969
"bottomless reservoir of fun" — Amazon.com, December 31, 1969
"a crowd-pleaser!" — Variety, December 31, 1969
"infectious joy" — WPKN, December 31, 1969
"a good dose of fun" — AM New York, December 31, 1969

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Musical Numbers for [title of show] (Apropos Edition)

Song #
Song Name
Character Name
Play
Other Versions
3
An Original Musical
Jeff

Awards for [title of show] (Apropos Edition)

January 12, 1970 — Nomination for Best Book of a Musical, Hunter Bell
January 12, 1970 — Special Citation for Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen and Michael Berresse (Director)
January 12, 1970 — Favorite Ensemble Cast

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  • [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Libretto 10 Pack
    • 10 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Piano/Vocal Score
  • [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Rehearsal Set
    • 8 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Piano Vocal Score
  • [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Perusal Package
    • 1 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Piano/Vocal Score
  • [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Logo CD
    • 1 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Logo CD

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  • [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Pre-Production Pack
    • 1 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Piano Vocal Score
    • 8 – [title of show] (Apropos Edition) - Libretto

Cast Requirements for [title of show] (Apropos Edition)

PRINCIPALS
2 Men
2 Women

COMMENTS
[title of show] also features an onstage pianist.

CHARACTERS
Jeff – a composer/lyricist
Hunter – a book writer
Susan – their actor friend
Heidi – their actor friend

*The production pianist appears onstage at the keyboard throughout the entire performance. He is referred to as “Larry.” If it is a female pianist, then “Mary.”

Set Requirements for [title of show] (Apropos Edition)

[title of show] requires a unit set, four chair and a keyboard. The show takes place in various locales in Jeff’s and Hunter’s lives during the creation of [title of show].

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