Archy & Mehitabel

Archy & Mehitabel
A beguiling, modern-day fable about a cat and a cockroach is full of wit, wisdom and the unexpected.

Featuring a book by Joe Darion and comic legend, Mel Brooks, and a "cool" jazz score that remains one of the only examples of this genre in the commercial theatre, Archy & Mehitabel is one of the most daring musicals of its time. This off-beat musical has appeared in almost every form, including a record, a concert, a Broadway musical, a television special and, eventually, a film.

In a deserted office, a cockroach dives headfirst onto the keys of a typewriter, pouring out the ruminations of his soul. It's "archy" (he's too small to hold down the shift key), poet, philosopher, moralist and futile worshipper of "mehitabel," the alley cat. This bizarre, highly original musical takes us into the streets of the big city as archy tries hopelessly to bring the "toujours gai" mehitabel off the back fence and into a respectable home as a housecat.

Versatile actors play the various urbane, non-human city dwellers that we encounter along the way, suggesting their animal characteristics without explicit costumes. Designers will have a field day with the unit set of oversized props and set pieces. A true gem of the golden age, Archy & Mehitabel is a show not to be overlooked.

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Concert Selections for Archy & Mehitabel

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  • OUR LITTLE WORLD
    From
    Into the Woods
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Flute (+Piccolo); (1x) Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet in C; (1x) Alt. Trumpet in Bb; (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (4x) Percussion: Xylophone, Snare Drum, Triangle; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • OUR TIME
    From
    Merrily We Roll Along
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    5 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Oboe), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion 1&2, 1 Guitar, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • OUT TONIGHT
    First Performance Fee:
    $0
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
  • OUT TONIGHT
    From
    Rent
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jonathan Larson
    Lyrics by
    Jonathan Larson
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    3 min 49 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Bass, 1 Drums, 2 Guitars, 2 Piano Conductor Scores

  • OVERTURE & FIRST WALTZ ("A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC")
    From
    A Little Night Music
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 MALE VOICES, 3 FEMALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    6 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Reed 1, 2 Reed 2, 2 Reed 3, 2 Reed 4, 2 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(Triangle ,Timp, Bells), 1 Piano, 2 Piano/Conductor, 5 Chorus books

  • OVERTURE ("ANNIE")
    From
    Annie
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STROUSE, CHARLES
    Orchestrated by
    LANG, PHILIP J.
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    3 min 12 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 opt Soprano Sax, 1 opt Tenor Sax, 1 opt Baritone Sax, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion 1&2, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar(Banjo)

  • OVERTURE ("CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG")
    From
    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • OVERTURE ("COMPANY")
    From
    Company
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   2
    VOCAL MINORITY   4
    REED 1 Alto Saxophone 1
    REED 2 Clarinet 1
    REED 3 Tenor Saxophone 1
    REED 4 Clarinet 1
    REED 5 Baritone Saxophone 1
    HORN 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    PERCUSSION 1 & 2 Drum Kit, Timpani, Vibraphone 3
    GUITAR Electric 1
    PIANO   1
    VIOLINS   16
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • OVERTURE ("DAMN YANKEES")
    From
    Damn Yankees
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 58 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Alto Sax 2, 1 Tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3(Bass Trombone), 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("FUNNY THING...FORUM")
    From
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    KOSTAL, IRWIN RAMIN, SID
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2(Tenor sax), 1 Bass clarinet(Baritone sax), 1 Opt Tenor sax, 1 Opt,Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion(TimpAb-Eb, Bells, Bongos, Vibes, Xylo, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("GUYS & DOLLS")
    From
    Guys and Dolls
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 2: Alto Saxophone; (1x) Reed 3: Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone; (1x) Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone; (1x) Piano; (6x) Percussion: Drum Set, Bells, Chimes, Cymbal, Timpani; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • OVERTURE ("HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN")
    From
    Hans Christian Andersen
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    6 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1&2(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 1 Elec Synth, 2 Piano/Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("HOW TO SUCCEED...")
    From
    How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GINZLER, ROBERT
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (3x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (2x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Oboe, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (1x) Piano; (1x) Harp; (1x) Guitar; (8x) Percussion: Drum Set, Hand Cymbal, Timpani, Xylophone, Chime, Bells, Vibraphone; (9x) Violin A/C; (8x) Violin B/D; (3x) Cello A; (3x) Cello B; (5x) Bass

  • OVERTURE ("MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")
    From
    Merrily We Roll Along
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Estimated duration
    5 min 22 sec
  • OVERTURE ("MOST HAPPY FELLA")
    From
    The Most Happy Fella
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Horn 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpets 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Accordion, 2 Piano Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("MUSIC MAN")
    From
    The Music Man
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    MEREDITH WILLSON
    Orchestrated by
    DON WALKER
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    2 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 English horn, 1 Reed 1(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 5(Bass sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Cymb, Temple blocks, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("PAJAMA GAME")
    From
    The Pajama Game
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Piccolo, 2 opt. Alto flute 1&2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 opt. Alto sax 1, 1 opt.Alto sax 2, 1 opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 opt.Tenor sax 2, 1 Baritone sax, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor

  • OVERTURE ("UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    MEREDITH WILLSON
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 09 sec
    Instrumentation

    Piccolo & Flute, Clarinet 1 (optional Eb Clarinet), Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3 (doubles on Bass Clarinet), 1 Baritone Sax (optional), Horns 1-3, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2 (doubles Horn 2), Percussion, Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass. 2 Piano Conductor Scores included.

  • OVERTURE ("WHERE'S CHARLEY?")
    From
    Where's Charley?
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    TED ROYAL, HANS SPIAK, & PHIL LANG
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    5 min 25 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 2(alternate), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 3 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn, 2 Trombone, 9 Violin A, 8 Violin B, 7 Violin C, 6 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 2 Piano/Conductor

  • OVERTURE (FROM "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS")
    From
    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
    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
  • OVERTURE (FROM "MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG")
    From
    Merrily We Roll Along
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    Instrumental
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 22 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) REED 1: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) REED 2: Oboe; (3x) REED 3: Piccolo, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet; (2x) REED 4: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet; (2x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet; (1x) HORN; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) TIMPANI; (3x) PERCUSSION: Xylophone, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, "Latin Stuff"; (1x) DRUM SET; (1x) GUITAR; (1x) PIANO; (6x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric

  • OVERTURE (FROM "SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS")
    From
    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    DE PAUL, GENE
    Orchestrated by
    KOSTAL, IRWIN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    4 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation
    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 3, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar(Banjo), 2 Percussion,(Chimes,Timp,T blocks, Wood blocks, Castanet, Glock, Vibes, Triangle), 1 Drum, 2 Piano
  • OVERTURE (FROM "SINGIN' IN THE RAIN")
    From
    Singin' in the Rain
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Nacio Herb Brown
    Arthur Freed
    Lyrics by
    Nacio Herb Brown
    Arthur Freed
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Wilcox
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 33 sec
  • OVERTURE (FROM "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE")
    From
    The Pirates of Penzance
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SIR ARTHUR SEYMOUR SULLIVAN
    Arranged by
    WILLIAM ELLIOTT
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Instrumentation
    1 Reed 1, 1 Red 2a, 1 Reed 2b, 1 Reed 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass 1, 1 Percusion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 1 Percussion 3, 1 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 1 Keyboard 2
  • OVERTURE (FROM "TOOTSIE")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    David Yazbek
    Lyrics by
    David Yazbek
    Orchestrated by
    Simon Hale
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    Instrumental
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 11 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone), (1x) REED 2 (Tenor Saxophone), (1x) REED 3 (Baritone Saxophone), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) HORN, (1x) TROMBONE, (1x) BASS TROMBONE, (1x) KEYBOARD 1, (2x) KEYBOARD 2 (can also be used as KEYBOARD 2/CONDUCTOR SCORE), (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Chimes, Tambourine, Vibraphone, Castanets, Congas), (1x) DRUMS, (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Electric)
  • OVERTURE AND SANDS OF TIME ("KISMET")
    From
    Kismet
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    Em
    Estimated duration
    5 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Oboe(English horn), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Percussion 1&2(Tymp, Xylo, Vibes, Drum set, Tamborine), 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

  • PATTERNS
    From
    Baby
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SHIRE, DAVID
    Lyrics by
    MALTBY, RICHARD
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 33 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Trombone, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 6 Cello, 17 Violin, 5 Bass, 3 Drum, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2

  • PEEWEE THE PICCOLO
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    KLEINSINGER, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    TRIPP, PAUL
    Arranged by
    KEINSINGER, GEORGE
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Composition (with narration)
    Arranged for
    NARRATOR and ORCHESTRA
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    13 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Piccolo), 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1(in bB), 1 Clarinet 2(in Bb Bass clarinet), 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Trumpet 1(in Bb), 1 Trumpet 2(in Bb), 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano(Celesta), Piano

  • PEOPLE CARRY ON (3-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)
    From
    The Story of My Life
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Neil Bartram
    Lyrics by
    Neil Bartram
    Orchestrated by
    Neil Bartram
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    (2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) WOODWIND (Triangle, Clarinet, Oboe), (1x) CELLO
  • PEOPLE CARRY ON (9-PIECE ORCHESTRATION)
    From
    The Story of My Life
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Neil Bartram
    Lyrics by
    Neil Bartram
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    (2x) PIANO/FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) CLARINET, (1x) BASSOON, (1x) TRUMPET (Tacet), (1x) PERCUSSION (Glockenspiel), (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS

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Book by
Joe DarionJoe Darion
Mel BrooksMel Brooks
Music by
George KleinsingerGeorge Kleinsinger
Lyrics by
Joe DarionJoe Darion
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Overture/Dance of the Cockroach

What Do We Care?

Toujours Gai/Queer Little Insect

The Honey Bee

Big Bill

Mehitabel and Bill Duet

Lightning Bug Intro

The Lightning Bug Song

Flotsam and Jetsam Intro

Flotsam and Jetsam

Come to Mee-Ow

Archy's Suicide Song

Shakespeare to a Beat

The Lullaby

Pretty Kitty

Quiet Street

The Lady Bug Song

The Moth Song

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