Jack
The young and impressionable wannabe 'superstar'. Confident, humble, determined. A true "good guy" who loves his girlfriend and adores his friends.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: D6
Vocal range bottom: A3
Jane
Jack's devoted girlfriend/fiancé. Loves and supports him whole-heartedly. Pretty and sweet, she stands up for herself when she thinks Jack is taking advantage of her.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Tom
Jack's lifelong best friend and Maggie's boyfriend. Somewhat nerdish and always one step behind in whatever is going on. Always trying to be smooth with the ladies.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Maggie
Tom's girlfriend. She is a fanatic for 'The Beatles.' Emotional and controlling at times.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Heathcliffe
The egotistical, malevolent singer in the 'Disco Inferno' club. Loves the spotlight and is jealous of anyone who might take it. Very handsome.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: B3
Kathy
Heathcliffe's long-suffering girlfriend. She is a shallow seductress and only with Heathcliffe for the material possessions she hopes it will bring.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Terry
Jack and Tom's friend. He is a smooth-talking DJ who is there to support his friends in their time of need.
Gender: male
Duke (the Devil)
The ageing, 'hippy' rocker. He is the owner of the local nightclub who tries to offer Jack advice. Father-figure type. Perpetually nostalgic.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Lady Marmalade
The Devil's right-hand lady. A femme fatale sent to seduce Jack into signing away his soul. She is well spoken, persuasive, and domineering.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Nick
An eccentric English fashion consultant and acolyte of the Devil. He is overly glamorous and the epitome of camp. Talks fast and makes decisions even faster. A self-labeled genius.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Ensemble
Dancers; Screaming Fans; Audience Members; Secretaries; Devil's Acolytes; Kids In The Cinema; Press/Photographers
Inspiration
Disco Inferno is inspired by the classic German legend of Faust. In the legend, Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and talent. In Disco Inferno, Jack Flash sells his soul in exchange for becoming a famous singer. The music of the piece draws from the canon of disco music that was popular in the 1970s.
Productions
Disco Inferno was first performed in 1999 by Stage One Theatre Company in England.
Since Disco Inferno was published in 2003 by David Spicer Productions, it has been performed by hundreds of theatre companies and schools in the United States. Internationally, Disco Inferno has been produced in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, China, Norway, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Cultural Influence
- Disco Inferno features a number of hit songs, such as: "Celebration," "All out of Love," "Crocodile Rock," "Hot Stuff," "Instant Replay," "Ballroom Blitz," "I Love the Nightlife," "Spirit in the Sky" and "Play That Funky Music, White Boy".
Trivia
- In the original production, Disco Inferno writer, Justin Sepple, played the leading character, Jack Flash.
Inspiration
Disco Inferno is inspired by the classic German legend of Faust. In the legend, Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and talent. In Disco Inferno, Jack Flash sells his soul in exchange for becoming a famous singer. The music of the piece draws from the canon of disco music that was popular in the 1970s.
Productions
Disco Inferno was first performed in 1999 by Stage One Theatre Company in England.
Since Disco Inferno was published in 2003 by David Spicer Productions, it has been performed by hundreds of theatre companies and schools in the United States. Internationally, Disco Inferno has been produced in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, China, Norway, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Cultural Influence
- Disco Inferno features a number of hit songs, such as: "Celebration," "All out of Love," "Crocodile Rock," "Hot Stuff," "Instant Replay," "Ballroom Blitz," "I Love the Nightlife," "Spirit in the Sky" and "Play That Funky Music, White Boy".
Trivia
- In the original production, Disco Inferno writer, Justin Sepple, played the leading character, Jack Flash.
Billing
Requirements
2. "CELEBRATION"
2b "A NIGHT TO REMEMBER"
3. "ALL OUT OF LOVE"
Used by permission. BMG claims 100%
4. "CROCODILE ROCK"
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5. "KISSIN' IN THE BACKROW OF THE MOVIES"
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6. "HOT STUFF"
7. "SOME GIRLS"
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8. "YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING"
9. "STREET LIFE"
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10 "INSTANT REPLAY"
11 "BALLROOM BLITZ"
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12. "POP MUZIK"
13. "I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE"
14. "DISCO INFERNO"
15. "US TV THEME MUSIC"
16. "STAR MAN"
17. "I LOVE TO LOVE (BUT MY BABY JUST LOVES TO DANCE)"
18a. "BOOGIE SHOES"
18b. "LET'S GROOVE"
18c. "BOOGIE WONDERLAND"
19. "I WILL SURVIVE"
20. "SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD"
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21. "DON'T GIVE UP ON US"
22. "DEVIL GATE DRIVE"
© 1974 BMG Songs (ASCAP) All rights for the World administered by BMG Songs (ASCAP).
23. "FIRE"
24. "SPIRIT IN THE SKY"
25. "SATURDAY NIGHT'S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING"
26. "PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITEBOY"
27. DISCO INFERNO
28. FINALE - various.
Video Warning
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibitedIncluded Materials
| Resource | Quantity |
|---|---|
| LIBRETTO/VOCAL BOOK | 25 |
| PIANO VOCAL SCORE ACT 1 | 2 |
| PIANO VOCAL SCORE ACT 2 | 2 |