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Big The Musical TYA

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The size of the cast has been reduced to a minimum of twelve actors (with doubling).

The following songs have been cut:
"Say Good Morning to Mom," "I Want to Go Home," "My Secretary's in Love," "Let's Not Move Too Fast," "Do You Want to Play Games?," "Little Susan Lawrence," "The Real Thing," "We're Gonna Be Fine"

The following songs have been added:
"This Isn't Me"

Theatre for Young Audiences Version
A frustrated adolescent magically becomes an adult, discovering that life is not simply child's play.

The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in the unforgettable Theatre for Young Audiences version of Big The Musical. Featuring a witty, moving and insightful book by John Weidman (Assassins, Pacific Overtures, Road Show) and a dazzling, energetic, heartfelt, contemporary score by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. (Baby; Closer Than Ever; Starting Here, Starting Now) Big The Musical TYA is a perfect show for audiences of all ages!

Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become "big". To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do "adult" things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end, he discovers that there's much more to being an adult than he's bargained for and he learns that we must all grow up at our own pace and in our own time.

This condensed version reduces the running time and cast size while spotlighting the touching friendship of Josh and Billy as they learn what it's really like to be big. Complete with Zoltar, a giant floor piano and stand-out roles for adults and children, Big The Musical TYA is a great choice for those theatres that are looking for a family-friendly smash-hit full of high-energy singing and dancing.

7
Roles
+ Ensemble
G
Rated
1
Act
Book by John WeidmanJohn Weidman
Music by David ShireDavid Shire

Opening / Can t Wait

Talk to Her

This Isn't Me

You're a Big Boy Now!

Time of Your Life

Fun

Welcome to Macmillan Toys

Stars

Dancing All the Time

Cross the Line

It's Time

Stop, Time

The Nightmare

I Want to Know

Coffee, Black

When You're Big

I Made a Wish

Your Wish is Granted/Finale

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Concert Selections for Big The Musical

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CROSS THE LINE
First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100
Music by
SHIRE, DAVID, SHIRE, DAVID, SHIRE, DAVID
Lyrics by
MALTBY JR., RICHARD, MALTBY JR., RICHARD, MALTBY JR., RICHARD
Orchestrated by
BESTERMAN, BRIAN
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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
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Arranged for:
2 MALE VOICES, CHORUS
Starting Key:
G
Estimated duration
8 min 45 sec
Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Alto Sax), 1 Reed 2(Tenor Sax), 2 Reed 3(Baritone Sax, Flute), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 1 Guitar, 1 Bass, 1 Drums(Drum Set), 2 Percussion(Tamberine, Glock, Xylo, Timp) 1 Keyboard 1(Acoustic Piano, Warm Electric Piano Full Choursed E Piano), 1 Keyboard 2, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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Title Address Organization Website Date Venue
Big The Musical-tya

93 Willow Street
Acton, MA 1720
United States

Theatre With A Twist to Theatre With A Twist
Big The Musical-tya

900 North Merrill Avenue
Glendive, MT 59330
United States

Dawson County High School to Auditorium
(264954)
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