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Musical

Writers: Hunter Bell Jeff Bowen

Overview

Show Information

Music
Lyrics
Conceived By
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2008
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
various locations, including an apartment in hell’s kitchen, a rehearsal room, and a broadway stage.
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Piano Only
Dancing
None
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast
Casting Notes

Includes adult characters

Synopsis

Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another roadblock-- what should they write about? Jeff and Hunter decide to follow the old adage, “write what you know,” and set off on a unique musical adventure: writing a musical about writing a musical. As the deadline looms, insecurities creep in and jealousies flare. Will the team succeed with their musical? Could it even win a Tony?! In this intelligent, playful, lovable new musical, the audience is treated to an inside look at the tough work of being a creative artist. Frequently hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking, and thoroughly inspiring, [title of show] is a love story celebrating individuality and creativity.

Lead Characters


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