Overview
Synopsis
Singin’ in the Rain, beloved since the moment the original film premiered, earned the top spot atop AFI’s 100 Years of Musicals list and was ranked as the fifth greatest motion picture of all time in 2007. Now adapted for the stage, Singin in the Rain “pours” down delight, capturing the waning days of the silent screen era as they give way to new-fangled “talkies.” With The Jazz Singer premiere making Hollywood frantic over the “talkies”, the studios are forced to suddenly change all the movie making to accommodate sound. In doing so, they leave silent pictures -- and some of their stars -- behind. When Monumental Studios turns the silent film The Duelling Cavalier starring Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, into The Dancing Cavalier, a musical picture,, they are faced with a problem: Lina Lamont’s voice is so unappealing, it will ruin the film. Enter Kathy Selden, an aspiring actress whose dulcet tones are able to cover Lina Lamont’s -- calling into question what it means to act, how credit is distributed, and what it means to get a fair shake in the movie business. Singing in the Rain features some of the best-loved comedy routines, dance numbers and love songs ever written, including “Good Mornin’”, “Make ‘em Laugh” and - of course - the show stopping dance number, “Singin’ in the Rain.”
This 60 minute adaptation of the full show makes Singin' in the Rain JR. a perfect choice for any group with an abundance of youth talent ready to shine.
Show Information
- Book
- Adolph Green , Betty Comden
- Music
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Lyrics
- Arthur Freed
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Singin' in the Rain (1952 film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 1
- First Produced
- 2016
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Hollywood, California, 1927
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Community Theatre, High School, Middle School, Large Cast, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Early Teen, Late Teen Characters
Context
Adapted from the film of the same name, the original Singin’ in the Rain closely follows the original 1952 film script. The show had its world premiere at the London Palladium on June 30th, 1983, directed by Tommy Steele and choreographed by Peter Gennaro. The original film’s vocal score was used and had many tunes added to it by composer team Comden & Green, as well as songs by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Roger Edens. The show was a success, running until September 1985. _Singin’ in the
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A massive crowd gathers in front of Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre, hoping to catch a glimpse of the actors arriving for a star-studded premiere of the latest Lockwood & Lamont picture, The Royal Rascal. The dashing Don Lockwood and the lovely Lina Lamont - the stars of the picture - are being questioned by gossip columnist Doris Bailey. During the interview, they are joined by Don’s old vaudeville partner, Cosmo Brown, and Dora persuades Don and Cosmo to perform for the crowd (“Fit as a
to read the plot for Singin' in the Rain JR. and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto, Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Silent |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor |
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Featured |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
- *Fit As A Fiddle - Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown
- *All I Do Is Dream Of You - Kathy Selden and Girls of the Coconut Grove
- *Make 'Em Laugh - Cosmo Brown
- Lucky Star - Kathy Selden
- *You Were Meant For Me - Don Lockwood & Kathy Selden
- *Moses Supposes - Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown
- *Good Morning - Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, Kathy Selden
- *Singin' In The Rain - Don Lockwood
- Lina’s Film Would You? - Lina Lamont
- Kathy’s Film Would You? - Kathy Selden
- What's Wrong With Me? - Lina Lamont
- *The Broadway Melody- Cosmo Brown, Don Lockwood and Full Company
- *Would You? (Reprise)- Kathy Selden (Voicing for Lina,), Lina Lamont & Cosmo Brown
- Lucky Star (Reprise) - Kathy Selden and Don Lockwood
- Bows/Good Morning Reprise- Full Company
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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Key Terms
A play, musical, or opera that has been adapted from a written work.
The sequence of steps and movements in dance, also the orchestrated and rehearsed movements for actors, based on the script.
A film with a soundtrack, as distinct from a silent film.
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.