Book to If/Then?

[next2wicked]

Posted: 7/11/16 at 5:57pm

My first post! I have read these forums for months, usually every night before falling asleep then again the next day on my lunch. I don't believe I've found a better forum for devoted Broadway fans than this one -- And you know you're a big deal when the producers of "American Psycho" reach out to give their gratitude.

I'm posting to ask if anyone knows of a book/script in PDF format to "If/Then." I'm seeing it on tour in a few weeks and I've heard/read divisive things about it since it was in previews on B'way. In order to get the most out of my experience seeing the show, I would really like to read it while simultaneously listening to OBC album. But I've had zero luck finding it; perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places (I've used the search function on this site + Google + the trenches of the "If/Then" FB page).

If such a file doesn't exist, would the booklet with the album contain any info? I've only been listening to it on Spotify but will happily buy the physical album if it contains dialogue from the show. No matter what, I can't wait to see the show and see what all the fuss/praise (equally split!) is over and where I stand with it. Thank you!
 

 

[Platypus]

Posted: 7/11/16 at 6:24pm

They don't have a libretto in the Official If/Then store (http://www.ifthenthemusicalshop.com/), so then it's probably safe to assume that there isn't an official one. There usually are PDF scripts floating around the internet, but since the sharing of copyrighted material is illegal, you're not going to get any information about that here. I don't have the physical CD, but it's pretty safe to assume that it won't include all of the dialogue in the CD booklet.

[dissimilate]

Posted: 7/12/16 at 5:40am

I don’t think there’s an official script, but there’s a google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EYg4dmwH0FkMR-FxhnP5MYuPlmc1nO3H98sq1Ezqmvs/edit

It’s a collaborative effort by some fans to recreate the book from their multiple viewings of the show. From what I’ve skimmed, it’s pretty accurate.

Updated On: 7/12/16 at 05:40 AM

[rcwr]

Posted: 7/12/16 at 9:49am

I have the physical CD. The booklet has lyrics for the songs, a plot summary for Liz, and a plot summary for Beth. It doesn't have the dialogue between songs.

[next2wicked]

Posted: 7/13/16 at 2:39am

Wow, that link is great! I may have seen it before my initial post, but I disregarded the accuracy of it. Shouldn't have underestimated the devoted "If/Then" fans!

It makes me curious though... Why such a delay in releasing a libretto/book? Clearly it has its fans who would like to have it for the collection. Eager attendees of the tour would surely be buying multiple copies, not to mention libraries, drama schools, etc. Is it a typical think to not have an official libretto even after the OBC recording?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 7/13/16 at 9:06am

Yeah. Plenty of shows don't release official librettos.

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 7/13/16 at 11:43am

Act One Spoilers:

http://threepanelmusicals.blogspot.com/2016/05/more-on-ifthen.html