Let It Be

Set in the turbulent times of the 1960s and 1970s, Let it Be, follows a group of teenage friends and their intertwining stories during the height of the Vietnam War. The teens struggle with the unrest of the country, their loss of innocence and the long journey home.

Told solely through the stirring music and compelling lyrics of their greatest hits, including “Come Together,” “Blackbird,” and more, the staging and choreography propel the story forward allowing the focus to remain on the genius of The Beatles and the impact of their music. Let it Be proves The Beatles are just as relevant today, as yesterday.  A winning title for schools, colleges, and community and professional theatres.

Roles
6W, 4M + Ensemble
Musicians
5
Acts
1
Duration
75 minutes

Music

Videos

Creators

Annerin Productions

Annerin Productions

Creator Annerin Productions produced Rain on Broadway, which ran for 12 weeks, and then played another 8 months at the Brooks Atkinson Theater.  Rain has...

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Stageworks Productions

Stageworks Productions

Creator Stageworks Productions is an internal content development division designed to work with interested authors and underlying rights holders to create new copyrights of...

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Maggie Pitts

Maggie Pitts

Original Story Maggie Pitts is an actor, writer, director and choreographer originally from the Boston area. Over the past two decades, Maggie has worked professionally around the United States and United Kingdom performing in...

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Orchestration

5 Musicians

PIANO/VOCAL,
BASS (Electric),
DRUMS,
GUITAR 1 (Acoustic or Electric),
GUITAR 2 (Acoustic or Electric),

Casting

Graham
Male - 18
A teen who gets swept up in the protest of the war. His best friend, Jack, gets drafted to fight in Vietnam and his girlfriend, Olivia, runs away from home to join a hippie tribe. After Olivia leaves, Graham escapes to San Francisco for the “Summer of Love." Constantly tormented by his friends fighting in Vietnam and the unrest of the country, Graham finds his way and spear heads the protests against the war. Sensitive in the beginning, but transforms into a strong-willed passionate leader. Strong singer with strong guitar skills. Delivers some of the biggest songs in the show. (She Loves You, Yesterday, Strawberry Fields, A Day in the Life, Revolution, and Hey Jude.)

Dante
Male - 18
A soldier who voluntarily joined the army to fight in Vietnam. Bryn’s boyfriend and part of the crew with Graham, Owen, Jack, James, Ryan, and Evan. Dante’s head over heels in love with Bryn and pines for her while he is away. An upstanding, clean cut young man proud to serve his country. Strong singer and dancer. Sings many solos. (All My Lovin’, Day Tripper, With a Little Help From My Friends, and I’ll Follow the Sun.)

Olivia
Female - 19
A free spirit who leaves home to join a hippie commune. Graham’s girlfriend. Olivia leaves Graham to explore another side of herself. After time spent away, Olivia realizes where she wants to be and finds her way back to Graham. Olivia doubles as a member of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club. Strong singer and excellent dancer. Performs big dance solo in Get Back. (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Come Together.)

Bryn
Female - 17
A naïve girl. Dante’s girlfriend, Bryn is the epitome of innocence. She loves Dante very much and wants to spend the rest of her life with him. Although Bryn loves Dante, she has conflicting feelings as the war goes on and Dante is still away from home. Bryn continues to wait for Dante, and they end up being reunited at the end of the show. Strong singer and dancer. (Sings two big solos in I Want to Hold Your Hand and I’ll Follow the Sun.)

Owen
Male - 18
An entertainer. Owen’s the fun, loving guy you want at the party. Full of energy and exuberance. Owen has big dreams of being a rock star and only feels comfortable with a guitar in his hands. His best buddies are Graham, James, Jack, Ryan, Dante, and Evan. Sings multiple songs in the show. Must be a strong singer and guitar player. (I Saw Her Standing There, She Loves You, Day Tripper, I Just Saw Her Face, Back in the USSR, and Hey Jude.)

Billy Shears
Male
Headliner at the “Summer of Love” concert. Over the top, fun loving rock star only concerned that everyone is always having a good time. The leader of the show and hippie tribe. (With a Little Help from My Friends.)

Tia
Female - 19
A rock singer at the “Summer of Love” concert. Tia is the lead singer of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band and an activist against the war. Tia uses her voice to portray the edge and grit of the 1970s. Represents women’s liberation and the power of the female voice. Must be a fantastic rock singer with strong stage presence and dance skills. (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Come Together.)

Jack
Male - 18
An innocent teenager who gets drafted into the war as soon as he turns eighteen. Jack is best friends with Graham and the immature one in the gang of friends. After Jack gets drafted, he fights in the war and it changes him. Once he serves his term, he returns home and reunites with his friends. Strong singer and exceptional dancer. Performs big dance solo in Get Back and many vocal solos throughout the show. (She Loves You, Day Tripper, With a Little Help from My Friends, and Strawberry Fields Forever.)

Brigit
Female - 18
A folk singer. Member of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band, but the outsider in the story that communicates the pain and suffering of Vietnam War era in her songs. Exceptional singer and guitar player with a warm presence. (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Blackbird, Come Together, Let It Be, and Hey Jude.)

Bella
Female - 18
A member of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band. Bella is a free spirit with a soulful voice and dynamic presence. Very strong singer with a huge vocal solo in Let It Be. (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Come Together, and Let It Be.)

Sanzia
Female - 17
An advocate fighting the war on race. Sanzia is a member of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band. She is also featured in A Day in the Life and is the dance soloist in Blackbird. Sanzia must be an extraordinary dancer and storyteller through movement. The role should be portrayed by a Black actor to perform Blackbird. Originally presented as a dance solo but could also be performed by a Black singer. Sanzia should also be a strong singer. (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Come Together, and The End (dance soloist).)

James
Male - 18
A new recruit in the Vietnam War. Reports to Basic Training scared out of his mind at what is in store for his future. Friends with Owen, Dante, Graham, Ryan, and Evan. Outstanding vocalist with very strong guitar skills. (Help!, Day Tripper, Get Back, and Hey Jude.)

Jacob
Male
“The Politician.” Reminiscent of Robert F. Kennedy. Portrays strong leadership and passion in where he wants to lead the country. Must be a very strong singer. (All You Need Is Love and A Day in the Life.)

Ava
Female - 18
A hippie girl in love with Rocco. Performs fun duet with Rocco in the style of a vaudeville act. Strong comedic singer with some movement skills. (When I’m Sixty-Four.)

Rocco
Male - 18
A hippie boy about to propose to Ava. Performs fun comedic routine in the style of a vaudeville show. Strong comedic singer with some movement skills. (When I’m Sixty-Four.)

Evan
Male - 18
One of Graham’s friends. Moves to San Francisco and introduces Graham to the hippie world at the “Summer of Love.” Featured actor and singer, sings Penny Lane.

Ensemble
Male & Female
Clean cut teens, hippies, protestors, and soldiers.

Cast Vocal Ranges

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.

20 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.

2 Director’s Scripts

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.

2 Piano/Conductor Scores

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.

Orchestration Set

Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Bass, Drums

Promotional Resources

Let It Be Logo Pack

Official Logo Pack

Included with license

Includes color and black and white high-resolution logo files in JPG, PNG, and EPS formats.

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Let It Be Official Show Artwork

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.

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Let It Be Promotion Kit & Social Media Guide

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.

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Production Resources

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

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.

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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

Developed for the stage by Stageworks Productions and Annerin Productions.