Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Two con men, a beautiful woman and the elite of the French Riviera collide in this sexy and irreverent farce.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the popular 1988 MGM film, takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards.

Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels gives directors the wonderful opportunity to direct two leading men with a large ensemble. It's a great choice for community theatres looking to add some spice to their season!

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A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

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OVERTURE (FROM "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS")

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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
David Yazbek

Lyrics by
David Yazbek

Orchestrated by
Harold Wheeler

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
1 min 45 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (2x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute), (4x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone, English Horn, Flute, Oboe), (3x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (2x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Suspended Cymbal, Gran Cassa, Congas, Tambourine, Shaker, Woodblock, Bongos, Timbales, Piatti), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (16x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS

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Show Essentials

Book by

Jeffrey Lane

Music and Lyrics by

David Yazbek

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Songs

Overture

Give Them What They Want

What Was a Woman To Do

Great Big Stuff

Chimp in a Suit

Oklahoma

All About Ruprecht

Here I Am

Nothing is Too Wonderful to Be True

The Miracle

Ruffhousin' mit Shuffhausen

Like Zis/Like Zat

The More We Dance

Love is My Legs

Love Sneaks In

Son of Great Big Stuff

The Reckoning

Dirty Rotten

Finale

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By Whitameg

October 01, 2024

Is there a highschool version available?

I'm certain I could not be the first to consider this title but know that the audience and administration would be uncomfortable with some language, etc.

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By lulucyloo@yahoo.com

August 29, 2023

Is there any alternative (reduced) orchestration for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels?

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By BLEVIMARKS

April 09, 2017

Language question

Hi there, I am curious if you know the policy for making a change to a couple instances of language to better suit our community. Example: in "Oklahoma?" changing the F-bomb to "F-ers". I love this title and am considering it but that is a definite concern for our audience. Thanks, Brandon

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By Michael Gatzendorfer

October 11, 2012

Props List for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

I was wondering if anyone who reads these posts, knows where I could find a props list for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. If you yourself has a list, and wouldn't mind sharing with me, that would be great, you could email me at mgatzendorfer@barctheatre.org Thank you so much,Mike G

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