n/a

n/a

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1996

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

Children's Musical

Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
A musical retelling of the classic "Rags to Riches" tale of a poor tailor's son who discovers a magic lamp containing a Genie who grants him three wishes that will change his life forever.

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1995

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Pioneer Drama Service

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75 minutes

Musical

4

6

optional chorus

Notes:
Book by Tim Kelly; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
Never fear! Henry's here! Henry's impersonates his hero, Zorro, and defends the oppressed in this comic musical. Buck Badum owns everything in Old New Mexico--from Hotel Cucaracha to the bank to Sheriff Toady. (His badge is crooked and so is he!) With the help of Conchita, his diabolical accomplice, Buck deceives the townsfolk. That is, until Henry and his Aunt Victoria arrive. They hold the deed to the Tottering Mine Shaft to present to Alice Sweepup, a slave at the hotel. Buck persuades Conchita to pretend to be Alice. But when a fiesta is given, Conchita decides to double-cross Buck. This is the time for Zorro to rescue Alice! Before the fiesta ends, Zorro (uh, Henry) has saved the town. To cap his triumph, love has blossomed between he and Alice.

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

musical revue

Musical

-

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-

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
All About Love explores the many different facets of love, such as the first meeting, the first kiss, the first argument, disappointment, marriage, tough love, unconventional love and loss of love. It is written for a cast of three men and three women with piano accompaniment. It requires no sets or costumes and only minimal props; it takes about 90 minutes to perform.

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1982

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Samuel French, London

1984

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Musical drama

Musical

5

5

or more

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
This musicalization of the Bible from creation to the nativity is a reverent, a light hearted romp. Satan employs increasingly ludicrous efforts to upset God's plan for mankind-- only to find he's making people turn to God even more fervently. The verbal battles between God and Satan are theologically sound and hilarious. Here are Adam and Eve, Abraham, Samson and Delilah, David and Bathsheba, Noah and many more in an inspirational and entertaining show that is suitable for year round productions and ideal at Christmas. Musical numbers include Satan urging the lions to devour Daniel and a quartet in barbershop harmony during Samson's shearing.

American Theatre Of Actors, New York City

1990

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

5

4

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Bernard Myers

Synopsis:
combines classical dance with music and drama to tell the story of the legendary Russian ballet company during the years prior to World War I, of the tumultuous love affair between impresario, Diaghilev and the famous male dancer, Nijinsky-and Nijinsky's ultimate betrayal. Also included in the cast are prima ballerinas Karsavina and Tchessinska, composer Stravinski and choreographer Folkine

National Theatre, Washington DC

1989

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Bernard Myers

Synopsis:
A musical celebration of the life of Benjamin Franklin, from his well-known entry into Philadelphia through his final years.

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1975

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Jack Sharkey

Synopsis:
A musical about Betsy Ross and how she came to sew America's first flag.

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1987

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Samuel French, NY

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Theatre Musical revue

Musical

1

2

pianist

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
How do you cope with a nuclear power plant in your neighborhood? With your daughter bringing home swains whose purple hair doesn't quite hide their earrings? With fickle lovers-- your husband's Other Woman-- sojourns in the hospital-- early retirement-- a fiance whose hobby is stealing cars-- in fact, with just about any problem one has to face? This hilariously informative and Machiavellianly educational shows that absolutely nothing that occurs in life cannot be summarily and rather delightfully dealt with. Only three players, minimal props, and no set at all, and guaranteed to keep audiences howling with glee from opening curtain to riotous finale.

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1992

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Pioneer Drama Service

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90 minutes

Musical

7

16

plus 3 roles that can be either, optional chorus, extras

Notes:
Book by Tim Kelly; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
Here's the comical toe-tapper that your audiences have been waiting for! The doors are wide open at the Creeps' zany abode, so come right in and get a load of this monstrously fun musical! The Creeps, a charming though unusual family, live in a dilapidated mansion in Edible Falls. Heading the home is Sinbad and his captivating spouse, Tarantula. We also meet up with their teenage niece, Sally, gorgeous maid Lullaby Jones and a butler who just happens to resemble a billy goat. Unfortunately, Flora Limetree, a local society dragon, loathes the Creeps. Each year she enters Pilgrim Road in the All-American Street Contest. But every year the street loses, due, in her opinion, to the appearance of the Creeps' house. Evily scheming with her nephew, Bubba, Flora re-draws the town limits, and the Creeps find themselves outsiders. To complicate matters, Prince Un Ravel arrives from Egypt as a guest in the Creeps' household, and "M.D." (short for Mysterious Dude) falls in love with Sinbad's grandmother, who just happens to be raising crocodiles in the dungeon! Throw in your basic pirates and vultures, add a talking clock and a lively, ghostly portrait and top it off with an ancient telephone operator who lives in the walls. Spice it all up with a number of show-stopping tunes, and you have the recipe for the blockbuster of the year. Eventually, the Creeps are back where they belong, and thanks to them, Pilgrim Road wins the contest. You'll have to see it to believe it! Wonderful small roles. Easy to rehearse. No production problems. A non-stop, all-in-fun laugh-a-thon! With this family entertainment, your cast and audience will never forget the side-splitting tunes of "Hickory, Dickory, Dock," "It's Nice to Have a Man Around the Dungeon" and many more original delights! When the Creeps come to your town, you and your audience are ready for fun!

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1995

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Pioneer Drama Service

1996

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45 minutes

Musical

5

9

optional chorus

Notes:
Book by Tim Kelly; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
Here's a hilarious one act musical farce that spoofs Robert Louis Stevenson's classic! Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-bred English doctor, probes the diabolic side of human nature and turns himself into the villainous Mr. Hyde. . . the terror of London! The setting is Jekyll's laboratory, which doubles nicely for Hyde's apartment. Jekyll has forced his attorney to make out a new will naming Hyde as his sole heir. Trouble escalates as we meet wacky characters: Lady Bugg and her icky daughter Alice; Mrs. Gush, whose little boy swallowed some coins and there's been no change; and Mildred Kidneystone, who mistakes a hat rack for the doctor. Eventually, Jekyll must pay for his dangerous experiment. A zany taste of tunes add to the spirited dialogue: "An Extraordinary Scene," "What A Fortunate Girl Am I!" and the show-stopping "Don't Let Him Get Away!"

unproduced

1994

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and John Chodes

Synopsis:
A musical based upon Frederick II, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire in the 1200s and his dealings with the various popes who are in power during his reign.

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1988

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Pioneer Drama Service

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Children's Musical About 50 minutes

Musical

4-5

3-5

Flexible cast of 9

Notes:
Based Upon a Tale by The Brothers Grimm; Book adapted by Donald J. Leonard, Jr.; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
Adapted from the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, THE FROG PRINCE combines song, dance and comedy with the story of a young prince who has been turned into a frog by an evil witch. Add to the cast of characters a young princess whom no one can understand because she, too, lives under a witch's spell, three singing frogs, a pet snake who has a taste for frogs, a solemn king and a silly court jester. Songs range from the haunting ballad, "How I Became A Frog," to the rousing finale, "Happy Ending." With a basic set and colorful costumes, THE FROG PRINCE is enjoyable for everyone.

unproduced

1984

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Jack Sharkey

Synopsis:
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games are revisited in this hilarious musical.

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1976

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Samuel French, NY

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Musical Farce Comedy

Musical

3

3

-

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
"Haute Couturiere" Hope Chapman and her pessimistic assistant. Deslie, are about to file bankruptcy for their business when a great opportunity comes by. Can they turn a millionaire's daughter from ugly duckling to swan in three days, to attract the attention of rich Gregory Tarlton? But daughter Angela, is a real project-- almost irretrievably unattractive, totally wrapped up in her hobby, fish survival, and madly in love with the family butler. Then Gregory mistakes Hope for Angela and, Hope not realizing who he is, they fall madly in love with one another. But Gregory and Angela are set for a mutually unwanted marriage-- and everybody else is equally unhappy. Complications mount until finally true love unites the proper parties-- at least they hope it's proper-- because everybody may be related to everybody else! Some twenty hilarious and/or romantic musical numbers add to your audience's enjoyment.

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1987

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Pioneer Drama Service

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120 min

Musical

-

-

Flexible cast of 27 (roughly 12M, 15F), plus optional extras/chorus (doubling possible)

Notes:
Book by Tim Kelly; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
Hurricane Smith fears nothing-neither the blood-thirsty Cobra People nor the headhunters lurking in jungle shrubbery. Naturally, Linda Zest, photo-journalist, and Bill and Hildegarde, Hurricane's young admirers, are along for the romp. Even Java-Java, Hurricane's gorilla nanny, gets a song in this show ("What a Monkey!"). One simple set makes this play easy to produce. This is a hilarious and tuneful spoof that not only keeps your cast and audience delighted but also guarantees brisk ticket sales. The thrilling score piles up one blockbuster hit after another-"I've Made Up My Mind," "I Like Your Style," "Pot Luck." When Hurricane sings "I Hear Jungle Drums," you'll want to pack your quinine tablets and head for the Amazon Jungle singing all the way-"Hooray for Hurricane!"

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1995

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Pioneer Drama Service

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60 min

Musical

5

7

optional chorus and extras

Notes:
Book by Tim Kelly; Music and lyrics by David Reiser

Synopsis:
You're going to love this riotous, lighthearted musical! Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to monsters of the world who are having difficulty fitting in with society. Her guests include the Mummy, a Phantom Bride, the mad Igor, a Medusa (complete with snakes in her hair), Vampira, a descendant of Dr. Jekyll's and the Invisible Man. The kind baroness rents the castle from Mrs. Hoople, who sends monthly checks to pay for the staff she imagines is working there. So what do these zany creatures do when Mrs. Hoople arrives rather unexpectedly to inspect the premises? Well, pose as the servants, of course! Poor Mrs. Hoople is shocked to discover a mummy for her butler and Igor for her gardener. What's worse, the cleaning woman is a vampire and there's a monster stretched out on the dining room table! The play's climax has a werewolf battling the Invisible Man in full view of the audience! The score is just as wacky as the plot, with such tunes as "Castle Frankenstein," "It's a Madhouse" and "Werewolf." If you're looking for a musical creature feature, then come to this hilarious horror house!

unproduced

1977

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Jack Sharkey

Synopsis:
A musical version of the well-known story by Washington Irving

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1990

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Drama Source

-

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Children's Musical

Musical

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-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
Tarrytown is a very merry town, sings the cast in this musical's opening number, but adds, "it can be a scary town". Ichabod Crane, the village's new schoolmaster, quickly becomes acquainted with both, but ultimately finds it more scary than merry. See how Washington Irving's memorable characters come to life in this charming musical adaptation. Flexible cast of adults, teenagers and children.

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2003

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Drama Source

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Children's Musical

Musical

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-

-

Notes:
Music and Lyrics by Dave Reiser; Book by Judy Wolfman

Synopsis:
In this musical version of the French folktale, Stone Soup, itinerant musicians have been traveling through a land ravaged by a drought. Unable to find work the musicians are forced to sell their instruments to buy food and must make the musical sounds with their voices. They come to a village and ask for food but the citizens are unwilling to share what little they have. Undaunted, the musicians start boiling water in which they drop a stone, telling the curious villagers they are making stone soup. The villagers begin to contribute various foods until there is a large pot of delicious soup which all enjoy at an impromptu feast. In a classic case of can't see the forest for the trees, the musicians are made aware that their voices, which they've been using to make instrument sounds are lovely, and are encouraged to enter an area music contest at which they could win enough money to get back on their feet financially.

unproduced

1983

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-

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Jack Sharkey

Synopsis:
A musical comedy about a family and some of their neighbors who go to the safety a backyard atomic bomb shelter when an erroneous alarm is issued. An electrical pole falls on the entrance which not only traps them but cuts off all communication, so the shelter inhabitants assume that the attack actually took place.

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1984

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Samuel French, NY

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Musical comedy

Musical

5

5

(minimum), plus optional extras

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
This is the tale of Junior Jekyll, fresh out of medical school, who arrives to clear up his late father's estate and rediscovers Formula Number One, the dangerous potion that turned Dad into Mr. Hyde. Junior is soon ears deep in a mess-- wanted by the police, plunged into poverty, in love with the lab assistant and-- worst of all-- engaged to marry Grumby's rotund daughter Gretchen. As Hyde he encounters a saloon singer who knows the secret of Jekyll's Formula Number Two. By show's end Formula Number Three is unearthed and all ends happily for everybody except nasty old Grumby. This show is ebullient; the dialogue is priceless and the songs range from frightening to charming to hilarious.

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1994

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-

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

Children's Musical

Musical

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-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
A delightfully whimsical revue that teaches young children about the power of imagination. It is designed for a traveling theatre group and can be presented in a classroom within the average elementary school period. Most suitable for pre-school through third grade.

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1996

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

Children's Musical

Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
A musical stage adaptation of the book POCAHONTAS INDIAN PRINCESS by Katherine E. Wilkie. It chronicles the life and times of the famous young woman who was willing to give up everything for true love.

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1986

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Samuel French, NY

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Musical

3-8

3-7

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Jack Sharkey

Synopsis:
Short stories by O. Henry have never been so charmingly and hilariously staged. The Gift of the Magi, The Last Leaf, The Love Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein and The Marry Month of May are interlinked into a series of overlapping tales. Each is introduced with a mini overture of seasonal music. The finale, with all characters filling you in on what happened to them after their tales ended, is worth the price of admission. The characters are unforgettable, the dialogue is sparkling with wit, and the songs are sensational.

Theatre Row Theatre, New York City

1995

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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Musical

5

1

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and John Chodes

Synopsis:
a musical based upon the true story of a former American slave, Tom Molineaux, who battled his way to London in the early 1800s to challenge the world boxing champion, Thomas Cribb. Cribb, however, wants to retire and refuses to fight. Undaunted, Molineaux defeats all the contenders to the crown (while having a secret love affair with Cribb's mistress) and becomes one of the most popular sports figures in London. Boxing fans, however, don't want a foreigner (and especially a black man) to be their new champion and persuade Cribb to come out of retirement and defeat the young upstart. In what was hailed as "the battle of the century", Molineaux actually beats Cribb but loses the match because of cheating on the part of Cribb's manager and the timekeeper. Denied the championship, Molineaux falls into alcoholism and dies in Ireland.

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1994

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Drama Source

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Children's Musical

Musical.

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-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
Here's a new musical twist on Old Mother Goose. Nursery Rhyme characters-including Tom, the Piper's son, the Farmer's Wife and the Knave of Hearts-are upset at the way Mother Goose has depicted them in her rhymes, so they kidnap her and try to force her to write new ones which will show them in a better light. But fear not, Jack and Jill come to the rescue. Flexible cast of adults, teenagers and children.

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1997

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Drama Source

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Musical

-

-

-

Notes:
Music and Lyrics by Dave Reiser; Book by Donald J. Leonard, Jr

Synopsis:
Mrs. Scrooge is a charming musical adaptation of the Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" but since the genders are reversed, most of the major and minor leads are for females. There are also many supporting roles/chorus parts for children, teens and adults. Get in the Christmas Spirit! MRS. SCROOGE--A new musical based on Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol" but with a twist: the genders are reversed. It can be produced with a cast as small as 15 or as large as 50, with leads and minor leads for children, teens and adults--plus many small roles for chorus members. All of the major leads--and many of the minor leads--are female, making it an excellent vehicle for male-short community and school theatre. While this version reverses the genders of the main characters, this doesn't change the title lead's stinginess or displeasure for the Yuletide season. This new musical bends tradition to offer family audiences a female Ebenezer and a female Bob Cratchit. Penny- pinching tycoon Eliza Tupper, a widow whose sour disposition has earned her the nickname "Mrs. Scrooge", learns charity and gratitude not just from the spirited visits by four ghosts but also from Mary Jane, her newly arrived orphan niece, and her kindly housekeeper, Francine, the female equivalent of "Bob Cratchit." Aunt Eliza decides that an orphanage would make the best home for Mary Jane. Fortunately for MJ, Francine persuades the old grouch to let her niece stay with her for the holidays. After Aunt Eliza has a quartet of ghostly visitors, her outlook changes. The character of "Tiny Tim" is replaced by Francine's husband who was injured in a factory accident. There's also a hilariously forced romance between Francine's eldest daughter, Patricia, and a redcap who befriends her family. Warmly familiar, Reiser's songs fit the story like tinsel on the holiday tree. Packed with humor and compassion, this show is truly in the "spirit" of the season.

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1982

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Samuel French, NY

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Musical comedy

Musical

1

1

-

Notes:
Book by Ira Rubin and Brady Rubin. Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
When a staid attorney falls in love with a wacky younger man, little does she realize that this could lead to something drastic marriage. He promises connubial equality, but what does equality mean? He goes from med student to house husband to his own career while she puts in 16 hour days at the office. They may be equal, but who has time to notice? Eventually, she thinks his late nights involve another woman and she starts singing a different tune.

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1993

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Drama Source

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Children's Musical

Youth Audience

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-

-

Notes:
written by David Reiser and Donald Leonard

Synopsis:
This environmental-awareness children's musical is set in the future where we find the Earth has become so over-polluted that most of the world's animals are in serious danger of extinction. Despite the taunting and teasing of her peers, a very determined young girl named Norah get her friends to help her save the animals. With the help of one a friend's father who's a scientist, Norah and her pals build a rocket ship to take two of each of the endangered animals to the safety of a newly-discovered planet which is much like Earth except that it's uninhabited. Their plans are nearly thwarted by two unscrupulous characters--a greedy land developer and an animal hunter. Flexible cast of adults, teenagers and children.

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1977

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Samuel French, NY

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Musical

2

1

-

Notes:
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Dave Reiser

Synopsis:
Three ragtag actors trying to stage a musical version of The Count of Monte Cristo despite limited sets, funds and costumes provide music hall tomfoolery at its best. "Crammed with ridiculous dialogue, absurd situations and a virtual midway of musical styles. . .. The audience booed, hissed and applauded happily.'-- Calgary Herald, Canada. "The silliness is endearing. . .. Corny antics and slapstick characterizations . . . in a non stop comic romp which is at times hysterically funny. . .. No opportunity for humor has been overlooked. . .. You're in for a night peppered with spontaneous applause and raucous laughter."-- Calgary Sunday Sun.

Staged Reading, Jose Quintero Theatre, New York City

2002

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I don't think the play has been published but you could try abebooks.com

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