Musicals of Different Decades
From the era of flappers and the Charleston to those of World War II, the rock and roll 50s, the groovy 60s and the disco 70s, each decade has been marked by its own distinctive look, style and music. Nostalgia always makes for good theatre, and you won’t go wrong with any of these musicals that span the decades.Pioneer Drama Service is proud to bring you a vast array of original musicals that your audiences have not already seen. Think of the freedom you’ll experience when your audience doesn’t come with any pre-conceived notions of what the show should look and sound like. Think of the growth your actors will experience as they develop original characters. Think of the fun your stage crew will have designing unique costumes, sets, backdrops, and lighting to showcase their creativity. We invite you to read this article to learn more about our philosophy behind publishing unique musicals and plays.
To assure the success of your production, we offer a broad range of production aids, including full music tracks both with and without lyrics and our one-of-a-kind Lyric Learners, PowerPoint slide shows timed to the pre-recorded music to make teaching lyrics to your visual learners a breeze!
Don’t forget to check out our unique Musical Perusal Program, which provides you a cost-effective way to preview several different shows before purchasing.
Pioneer Drama Service is pleased to offer 31 musicals of different decades.
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The Nifty Fifties
Cast: Flexible cast of 21 (about 9M, 12F), optional chorus
Set/Time: Interior diner set / About 90 minutes Gracie has promised that her cousin, a rock star, will perform for the Hippity Hop. However, the manager doesn’t want his client performing without pay, so Gracie has to produce a double — and fast! More... |
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Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood
A 50s Musical!
Cast: 8M, 10F, plus 3 roles that can be any, chorus
Set/Time: Single interior and exterior set / About 75 minutes It’s the 1950s, hula-hoops are in high demand, and so is Little Red Riding Hood! Complete with the Big Bad Wolf and a sock-hopping ‘50s score, this show is guaranteed to end happily ever after! More... |
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Give My Regards to Broadway
Cast: 5M, 10F, chorus
Set/Time: Interior theater set / About 90 minutes Dick Foster’s Broadway show is opening, but he’s having serious problems. An aspiring young actress walks on the stage and could be the one to save the show, if only they had the money to put it on. More... |
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Groovy!
A musical comedy tribute to the 1960s
Cast: Flexible cast of 27 (about 11M, 16F), optional chorus
Set/Time: Exterior music festival set / About 90 minutes Travis, Muriel and Alice are on their hip journey to bring together the Music, Beads and Flowers Celebration. So hop on a bus and meet the sixties generation. More... |
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Flapper!
Cast: Flexible cast of 32 (about 11M, 21F), optional chorus, doubling
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 90 minutes It’s the Roaring Twenties complete with raccoon coats, goldfish swallowers and gangsters! A young flapper is planning a wacky birthday party, however, trouble’s in the air! More... |
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Ducktails & Bobbysox
Cast: 9M, 14F, optional chorus
Set/Time: Interior diner set / About 90 minutes Fifties rock ’n’ roll star Curtis Jackson pays a surprise visit to the small town of Victor where he encounters a host of hilarious characters and madcap happenings. More... |
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Rock Around the Block
A 1950s Musical Comedy
Cast: Flexible cast of 19 (about 9M, 10F), optional chorus
Set/Time: Interior diner set / About 60 minutes Get all the fun of a 1950s musical in just one hour! With a fantastic score and plenty of poodleskirts at the diner, you’ll see why we call them the Nifty Fifties! More... |
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Kilroy Was Here
A Musical Salute to the G.I. Joes and Jills of the 1940s
Cast: Flexible cast of 30 (about 10M, 20F), optional chorus, doubling
Set/Time: Interior U.S.O. club set / About 90 minutes Could there be spies hiding out in a U.S.O. club? It’s up to Private Joe Kilroy (who leaves a funny cartoon wherever he goes) to protect the location of the next Allied convoy. More... |
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Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway
Cast: 5M, 9F, optional chorus
Set/Time: Interior theater set / About 60 minutes Dick Foster’s Broadway show is opening, but he’s having serious problems. An aspiring young actress walks on the stage and could be the one to save the show, if only they had the money to put it on. More... |
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Everything’s Groovy!
A Musical Tribute to the 1960s
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (about 9M, 11F), optional chorus, doubling
Set/Time: Exterior music festival set / About 60 minutes Travis, Muriel and Alice are on their hip journey to bring together the Music, Beads and Flowers Celebration. So hop on a bus and meet the sixties generation. More... |
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