Overview
Synopsis
It’s the 1970s and disco fever is rampant in the discos of Brooklyn. Tony Manero, a store clerk by day, lives for the weekends and spends all his free time rehearsing new routines to perform at his local club, 2001. There, he and his gang of friends - the Faces - can escape the social tensions and disillusionment of their everyday lives. Tony’s eye is soon caught by Stephanie, a new, mesmerizing dancer who is desperate to escape Brooklyn and make a life for herself in Manhattan. Despite her initial hostility, the couple agree to enter a dance competition and their professionalism soon turns to attraction. When the Faces are hit by tragedy, Tony is forced to reflect on what is important in his life. Based on the beloved movie of the same name, Saturday Night Fever showcases the classic disco hits of the Bee Gees.
Show Information
- Book
- Robert Stigwood , Bill Oakes
- Music
- The Bee Gees
- Conceived By
- Nik Cohn
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Saturday Night Fever (1977 film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1998
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Brooklyn, New York City, 1970s
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Broadway Licensing
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Saturday Night Fever has been amended and the songs re-ordered since its premiere in 1998. This guide is based on the current version available for licensing through Broadway Licensing.
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Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer, Mezzo-Soprano |
|
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Baritone, Tenor |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
Act One
- Stayin’ Alive* (Tony, Joey, Gus, Bobby, Double-J,Stephanie, Candy, Ensemble
- Boogie Shoes* - Tony, The Faces
- Disco Inferno* - Candy
- Top of Your Game - Tony, Ensemble
- Jive Talkin’ - Bobby, Pauline, Ensemble
- 100 Reasons - Tony, Stephanie
- Dog-Eat-Dog - The Faces
- If I Can’t Have You - Annette
- Night Fever* - Monty, Candy, Ensemble
- You Should Be Dancing* - Monty, Ensemble
Act Two
- Nights on Broadway* - Candy, Ensemble
- Stuck - Bobby, Tony, Stephanie, Pauline
- What Kind of Fool - Stephanie
- Dog-Eat-Dog [Reprise] - Tony, The Faces
- After the Fall - Tony, Ensemble
- Open Sesame* - Candy, Monty, Ensemble
- More Than a Woman* - Monty, Candy
- How Deep Is Your Life / Finale - Tony, Stephanie, Ensemble
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
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Guide Written By:
Alexandra Appleton
Writer, editor and theatre researcher