Little Shop of Horrors - Broadway Version

Little Shop of Horrors - Broadway Version
Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delicious sci-fi smash about a man-eating plant, featuring the 2003 Broadway orchestrations.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre-goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

This version of the wildly produced classic features the original libretto we all know and love paired with the 2003 Broadway orchestrations.

A Note on Characters and Setting

The descriptions for Little Shop of Horrors were derived from the original 1982 production's Stage Manager's script and are not meant to restrict the way in which licensees stage or cast their productions of the show. Rather, they are an insight into how that production was presented.

In casting your show, an inclusive approach is suggested. While any actor can play any role in the show (i.e., there are no requirements or restrictions other than to perform the book, music and lyrics as written), it is encouraged that the roles of Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon be played by actors of color. There is no such suggestion with regard to any of the other characters, regardless of how those characters have been cast in other productions. The gender of the characters, however, must remain as written in the script.

A Note on the Broadway Version Orchestrations

The orchestrations for Little Shop of Horrors - Broadway Version are from the 2003 Broadway production. Renowned orchestrator, Danny Troob, was brought in to re-orchestrate the show - expanding the original Off-Broadway orchestration from 5 instruments (Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Guitar, Bass, and Drums) to 10 instruments (Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Reed 1, Reed 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Guitar, Bass, Percussion, and Drums).

Other minor changes made for this version include the following:

  • New and expanded vocal harmonies for Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon.
  • Small adjustments in underscoring, playoffs, tags, etc.
  • The addition of a bridge in the title song, dance music in "Mushnik and Son" and an "Entr'acte"
  • Alternate keys for several songs
    • Note: for Orin's songs due to the sizable transpositions made for the Broadway Version, we've also included the original Off-Broadway keys for "Be A Dentist" and "Now (It's Just The Gas)"
  • Re-numbering of songs (i.e. "#3 - Da Doo" is now song "#3a - Da Doo")

 

Restrictions May Apply

Concert Selections for Little Shop Of Horrors

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Pricing is for individual songs only. 

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form. 

 

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate) 

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date. 

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.  

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable. 

 

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form. 

  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Howard Ashman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    C
    Instrumentation

    1 PC Score, 5 Vocal Books, 1 Tenor Sax 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpets, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Electric Guitar, 1 Electric Bass

  • LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Howard Ashman
    Orchestrated by
    Danny Troob
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 31 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 2 (Flute, Baritone Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Guitar, 1 Drums/Percussion, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Electric Bass, 5 Keyboard 1-Conductor Scores. Note: In the REED parts, the Clarinet and Flute only play the first chord at thetop of the piece. These instruments could be eliminated if needed.

  • SOMEWHERE THAT'S GREEN (BWY REVIVAL)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Howard Ashman
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Instrumentation

    PC Scores(2),Flute(2),Clarinet,Trumpets(2),Drums,Percussion(2),Acoustic Guitar,Electric Bass,Keyboards(2)

  • SUDDENLY SEYMOUR (BWY REVIVAL)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Alan Menken
    Lyrics by
    Howard Ashman
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A
    Instrumentation

    2 PC Scores,5 Vocal Books,Flute(2),Tenor Sax,Baritone Sax,Trumpets(2), Drums,Percussion(2),Keyboards(2),Acoustic Guitar,Electric Bass

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