Sh-Boom! A Christmas MiracleIt’s 1965. A few years ago, Denny and the gang achieved overnight fame when they won the WOPR Radio “Dream of a Lifetime Talent Search” as “Denny and the Dreamers.” After a few years of touring and having a taste of the big time, the fledgling group broke up over slights and grievances, mostly petty and non-existent. In this holiday sequel, the gang gets back together to perform again as a group for the Christmas Bazaar at Wally’s church. Denny and Eugene won’t speak to each other, Duke and Lois are in the middle of an un-acknowledged marital spat, and Wally is left to broker the peace for Christmas. Filled with great ’60s doo-wop hits and holiday classics. |
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Roles
1W, 4M
Musicians
6
Acts
2
Duration
2 hours |
Creators
Roger Bean
Writer and Creator Roger Bean created the long-running hit The Marvelous Wonderettes (over 1,200...
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Orchestration
6 Musicians
PIANO/CONDUCTOR (Keyboard)
KEYBOARD 2
REED (Flute, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax)
BASS (Electric)
DRUMS
GUITAR (Electric, Acoustic (opt.))
Casting
Denny Varney
Male - Mid-to-late 20s
Denny is back living in his mother's basement. Still a very talented yet egotistical man child. He thinks Eugene has taken money from him and his singing group (not true), and so he disbands his big-time group and tries to start a new group without Eugene. Mid-to-late 20s, lead tenor (and 60s falsetto) in many songs.
Eugene Johnson
Male - Mid-to-late 20s
Denny's best friend and now nemesis. Eugene invested the group's money, but Denny refuses to believe he didn't spend it and wants his share back. A genius living a humble life, Eugene still has visions of Lois dancing in his head when he believes Lois' husband Duke is out of the picture. Mid-to-late 20s, Tenor and 2nd Tenor, with falsetto.
Wally Patten
Male - Mid-to-late 20s
Wally is the son of a preacher who is the heart and soul of the group, as well as the one who always tries to find peace amongst all of the warring factions. Truly joyful and loving, Wally is instrumental in setting up the group's big comeback at the Church Bazaar at his church. Mid-to-late 20s, Baritone with Bass notes to fill in when Duke sings lead.
Duke Henderson
Male - Late 20s to early 30s
The last add-on to our singing group, Duke was the new guy from the wrong side of the tracks. Now married to Lois, Duke finds his dreams of starting a family are stalled when Lois decides she'd rather remain a simple twosome and be on the road. Late 20s-to-early 30s. Sings Bass, with wide bari-tenor range as soloist.
Lois Franklin
Female - Mid-to-late 20s
A former song leader at Springfield High, Lois helped bring the boys together to make them into the super performing group they became before Denny blew it all up. She's eager to get the gang back together, having fallen in love with touring and seeing the world outside her hometown. Mid-to-late 20s, mezzo-soprano with a strong pop belt.
Mrs. Varney
Female
Denny’s offstage mother. Played by actress portraying Lois. (Live Voiceover from Offstage)
“Bullseye” Miller
Radio DJ / Announcer. Pre-recorder Voiceover.
Production Materials
The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.
7 Cast Script/Vocal Books
A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.
1 Director’s Script
A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.
1 Stage Manager’s Script
A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.
1 Piano/Conductor Score
A keyboard score that is a key part of the show’s actual orchestration. This score contains both vocal parts and a cue staff, which guides the conductor through the full orchestration by informing them when instruments enter the song, as well as providing specific part lines when necessary.
1 Piano/Vocal Score
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Piano/Conductor, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard 2, Reed
Promotional Resources
Official Logo Pack
Included with license
Includes color and black and white high-resolution logo files in JPG, PNG, and EPS formats.
Official Show Artwork
$175
Creating artwork for your performance has never been easier – customize online in minutes, download a print-ready PDF, order printed posters, access layered files.
Social Media Marketing Kit
$250
Includes everything you need to plan and implement the promotion of your show – 50+ graphics for social media, original show specific content, social media guide, promotion calendar and press release template.
Production Resources
Performance Tracks
Our top-quality digital performance tracks are sent to you through a simple link. Quickly download them to your computer, tablet or smartphone and start rehearsing!
$500
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
Full Conductor Score
An ideal solution for those who choose to conduct their show from the podium, as opposed to the piano. Each detailed instrument staff is always right in front of you--giving you the most comprehensive layout for full control of your orchestra.
$125/Print, $100/Digital, $175/both
Digital Orchestration PDFs
Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.
Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150
Sound Effects Package
Our easily downloadable SFX package includes all the necessary noises to enhance your production. No additional software is required so you can simply run these from a computer, phone or tablet.
$0
Broadway Plus
A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.
Prices Vary by Product
TurnKey Transpositions
Broadway stars change the keys of songs all the time...so why not you? Optimize your actors' performances by ordering our TurnKey Transposition. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! All digital delivery, usually within 24 hours.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
