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Music by Roger Miller
Lyrics by Roger Miller
Book by William Hauptman
Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain
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Show History
From The Official Roger Miller Website (www.rogermiller.com):
The story of BIG RIVER is as fantastic as any of Roger’s life. The key man was Rocco Landesman, a former
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Awards
1985 Tony Awards- Musical
- Book (Musical), William Hauptman
- Score, Roger Miller
- Direction (Musical), Des McAnuff
- Featured Actor (Musical), Ron Richardson
- Scenic Design, Heidi Landesman
- Lighting Design, Richard Riddell
- Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre: The cast of the 2003 Broadway Production of BIG RIVER
- 2 Tony Award Nominations including Best Revival
1985 Drama Desk Awards- 7 Awards including Outstanding Music and Outstanding lyrics
- 4 Nominations, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Articles & Interviews
10/1/2003 Volume 11, Issue 1, Fall "News from The R&H Theatre Library ROGER MILLER, ""THE JEROME CORN OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL"""This summer, a unique version of BIG RIVER rolled on to Broadway captivating critics and audiences alike.
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10/1/2008 Spotlight Promotion: BIG RIVERA Classic Deal for an American Classic: present BIG RIVER anytime from October 1, 2008 to October 1, 2009, and opening night royalties are on us!*
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Critic Quotes
"A classic American musical with the most fetching score of the decade."
Time Magazine
"The story is a fun one including lots of social and historical relevance, and a moral conscience...the score is one that audiences will likely go home humming. "
Matthew Murray, TalkinBroadway.com, 2005
"A rousing, high spirited show that sets your hands to clapping, your feet to stomping and your heart to rise within you!"
WCBS-TV
Rental Materials
| Rehearsal Set (22 Books, 1 Logo CD) |
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20 Libretto/Vocal BOOKS
| 1 Logo CD
| 2 PIANO CONDUCTOR (Piano, Harmonium, DX7, Organ)
| | | | Orchestra Package (10 Books) |
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1 WOODWIND (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Optional English Horn, Bass Clarinet)
| 1 PIANO CONDUCTOR (Piano, Harmonium, DX7, Organ)
| 1 TRUMPET (Doubles Flugelhorn)
| 1 TROMBONE (Doubles Baritone Horn)
| 1 DRUMS (Trap Set, Bells, Bell Tree and Triangle)
| 1 BASS
| 1 GUITAR I (Banjo, Mandolin, 6 and 12 String Acoustic)
| 1 GUITAR II (Banjo and 6 String Acoustic)
| 1 VIOLIN
| 1 HARMONICA (Doubles Jew's Harp, Tamb, Bass Harmonica)
| | | | Libretto/Vocal Books 10 pack |
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10 Libretto/Vocal BOOKS
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1. Overture (Jim and Huck)
15. How Blest We Are (A Young Fool)
