Anybody know who has the rights to "Pump Boys and Dinettes"? I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find it.
Also, do the actors have to be able to play the instruments? Seems like I saw something about that somewhere but I'm absolutely unfamiliar with the show so I could be completely wrong..
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
I think the rights are held by Samuel French.
You were right! Thanks...anybody know about the music/instrumental requirements?
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
Fairly minimal - but of course, you can always go all out and it wouldn't sound bad. I've seen it done very well and effectivly with just keyboards, bass & percussion.
OMG I Love your icon!!!! Thanks for the info!
how the show is written, the men play their own insterments. BUT whats nice, is they DONT have to the shows works just as well if not beter with a band
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
Thanks (about the icon!) I was making the new one while you posted, but I'm gonna put MCG back when the whole Charity ordeal dies down.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
I hate to disagree, but the the whole point of the show is that the "Pump Boys" play their own instruments. There are four men - guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. The men have specific character types.
Doing this show without four real musicians as the Pump Boys is kinda like doing ONCE ON THIS ISLAND with white people.
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