How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?

[Littleshopofcarrie]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#1

Posted: 7/2/15 at 8:57pm

If I wanted to get the right the rights to a musical how much would it normally cost? If anyone is thinking specifics, I'm thinking of Seussical TYA.

[mattporter17]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#2

Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:01pm

It depends on a lot of things. Go to this link from the website you'll use.

MTI on how to license a show

Suessical TYA

Updated On: 7/2/15 at 09:01 PM

[dramamama611]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#3

Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:23pm

There is never any commitment when inquiring rights and royalties. MTI IS FABULOUS to work with.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[MaddieBB12]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#4

Posted: 7/2/15 at 9:57pm

Dramamama is right; MTI is wonderful...so long as you are wonderful with them. Follow the (clearly laid out) rules and you'll have a great experience doing a show that is a blast to be a part of!

[bowtie7]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#5

Posted: 7/3/15 at 9:38am

There will be a rental fee (and refundable deposit) for the scripts and music materials and a royalty for the performances themselves. The Royalty is per performance and varies greatly depending on the show, size of the venue and the ticket price. 

[dramamama611]

How much does it generally cost to get the rights to a musical?#6

Posted: 7/3/15 at 10:41am

^Not always true.

If the TYA is anything like the Jr. Series (and I believe it is) the materials are not only included, but yours to keep.

Also, number of performances doesn't matter either for Jr's.  If I remember correctly, your license covered up to a year's use. (It has been a long time, however, since I've utilized a Jr.)

 

I know both the Jr and TYA series are incredibly reasonable. 

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.