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
Casting Note
Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard 2, Reed
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
Our catalogue is full of iconic music, and we can customize many of our titles to your performers' unique voices with our TurnKey Transpositions. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! Our team will transpose any songs at your request during any point in your license period. All files will be delivered digitally and priced for your specific needs.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
Credits
THE MUSIC OF SH-BOOM! A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Music Clearance by James A. Rocco & Renee Prola, Thirty Saints Music Licensing.
All Songs Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.
(IT’S A) HAPPY HOLIDAY by Bob Staunton; Courtesy of Joli Music (BMI).
A CHRISTMAS LONG AGO (JINGLE JINGLE) by Edward R. Brian; Courtesy of Collectables Publishing (BMI).
CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME) by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector; Courtesy of Trio Music Company (BMI), Mother Bertha Music Inc. (BMI), and Universal Music Publishing Group.
CRYING IN THE CHAPEL by Artie Glenn; Courtesy of Mijac Music (BMI).
DANCE WITH ME by Lewis Lebish, Jerry Leiber, Irving Nahan, Mike Stoller, and George Treadwell; Courtesy of Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI).
DOO WOP CHRISTMAS by Johnny Gale, Bruce Charles Sudano, and Kenny Vance; Courtesy of The Royalty Network, o/b/o Red Giant (BMI).
HAPPY HOLIDAY by Irving Berlin; Courtesy of Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Ralph Blane and High Martin; Courtesy of EMI Feist Catalog Inc (ASCAP).
HIGHER AND HIGHER (YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING ME) by Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, and Carl Smith; Courtesy of Mijac Music (BMI), and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER by Burt Bacharach and Hal Davis; Courtesy of BMG Rights Management and Universal Music Publishing Group.
I STAND ACCUSED (OF LOVING YOU) by Warren Levine (BMI); Piote Music Publishing Inc.
LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES by Christopher Kenner; Courtesy of EMI Longitude Music (BMI)
LITTLE DRUMMER BOY by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, and Harry Simeone; Courtesy of EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP).
MR. SANTA by Marty Kupersmith, Neil E. Posner, and Kenny Vance; Courtesy of The Royalty Network, o/b/o Red Giant (BMI).
NOWHERE TO RUN by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Edward Jr. Holland; Courtesy of Stone Agate Music (BMI).
PEPPERMINT TWIST by Joseph Di Nicola and Henry Glover; Courtesy of EMI Longitude Music (BMI) and Universal Music Publishing Group.
PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Charles Mose Brown and Gene C. Redd; Courtesy of Trio Music Company (BMI), and Fort Knox Music Inc. (BMI).
SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM by James Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae, Claude Feaster, James Edwards © 1954 (renewed); Courtesy of Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI).
SHOP AROUND by Berry Gordy Jr. and William Robinson Jr.; Courtesy of EMI Pop Music Publishing, Jobette Music Co Inc., Sony Smash Hits Music Publishing (ASCAP, GMR).
SILENT NIGHT by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr, Arrangement by Michael Borth; Courtesy of Magic Bean Theatrical.
STEP BY STEP by Ollie Jones and Billy Dawn Smith; Courtesy of Bro ‘N Sis Music Inc. (BMI).
THE TEARS OF A CLOWN by Henry Cosby, William Robinson Jr., and Stevie Wonder; Courtesy of Black Bull Music, EMI Pop Music Publishing, Jobette Music Co Inc., Sony Smash Hits Music Publishing (ASCAP, GMR).
THIS MAGIC MOMENT by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman; Courtesy of Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA by Edward Jr. Holland and Norman Whitfield; Courtesy of Stone Agate Music (BMI).
WALK ON WITH THE DUKE by Gene Chandler; Courtesy of BMG Rights Management and Stance Music Company.
WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME by Anna Gaye, George Gordy, and Allen Story; Courtesy of Jobette Music Co Inc., Stone Agate Music (ASCAP, BMI).
