Creators
Ray Roderick
By Ray Roderick – ‘S Wonderful! The New Gershwin Musical. Associate director A Christmas CarolMadison Square Garden. Associate director The Music Man Broadway Revival, director National...
James Hindman
By James Hindman is an award-winning playwright and actor whose work has been produced extensively across the U.S. and in Europe. His Off-Broadway writing credits include: Popcorn...
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Reviews
"More than a jukebox revue - The Bikinis is a musical romp!"
Broadway World
"A tidal wave of fun."
Talkin' Broadway
"...over 30 pop hits…a good-natured nostalgia trip to the beach and beyond."
New Haven Independent
Orchestration
4 Musicians
PIANO
KEYBOARD 2
DRUMS
GUITAR (Electric)
Casting
Jodi
Female
Annie’s sister. Originally from Paramus, NJ. In control and a bit passive aggressive. A corporate success with a failed marriage. Vocally, gravitates to the pop world. (OPTIONAL E below middle C (C3)) STANDARD A below middle C (C3) to E above C4 (OPTIONAL G above C4) more mezzo soprano- and belt
Annie
Female
Jodi’s sister. Still a bit of a hippie. Also originally from Paramus, NJ. Never married. Took care of her parents at Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort on the Jersey Shore. Rock and Roller, who loves causes. (OPTIONAL E below middle C (C3)) STANDARD A below middle C (C3) to E belt above C4 (OPTIONAL G above C4) more Rock Alto Belt
Karla
Female
Jodi and Annie’s “fun loving” cousin from Philly. As a teenager, she was wild, and she still likes to stir it up. Loves her husband of 25 years. Vocally, lives in the rock/pop world. (OPTIONAL E below middle C (C3)) STANDARD B below middle C (C3) to E above C4 (OPTIONAL G above C4) more mezzo soprano to soprano- and belt
Barbara
Female
Their best friend from Staten Island. Says what she thinks with no apologies. Never thought she could love anything more than The Bikinis and R&B, until she met her husband, Benny. (OPTIONAL E below middle C (C3)) STANDARD G flat below middle C (C3) to C above C4 (OPTIONAL F above C4) more Soul R and B Alto
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.
4 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/Vocal Scores
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Drum Set, Guitar (Electric), Keyboard 2
Production Resources
Show|Ready
Show|Ready, a customizable rehearsal tool provided by our partners at Right On Cue Services, takes piano plunk tracks to the next level—your cast can review their parts through a versatile app with a virtual band; they can even change key, adjust tempos, and customize to your production.
$350
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!
$200
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
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.
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
by Ray Roderick and James Hindman
Musical Arrangements by Joe Baker
Additional Music and Lyrics by Joe Baker and Ray Roderick