The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The classic Mark Twain story jumps off of the page in this adaptation of America's favorite book.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz ("The Gambler") and with a book by Ken Ludwig, this musical adventure is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.

Set in 1840 Missouri, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the tale of young Tom Sawyer and the neverending mischief of which he so often finds himself a part; whether it's matching wits with Aunt Polly, tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence for him or narrowly escaping the clutches of a murderous villain. Along with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, and his love interest, Becky Thatcher, the greatest Tom Sawyer exploits are plucked from the book and plopped onto the stage.

Aside from having one of the most recognizable titles from literary history, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a superb family-friendly show. The large and flexible cast size, not to mention the potential for tying its presentation into English curricula, makes it an exemplary choice for schools. This also serves as a great opportunity to showcase your male talent.

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Concert Selections for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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.

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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

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Show Essentials

Conceived and Written by
Ken LudwigKen Ludwig
Music and Lyrics by
Don SchlitzDon Schlitz
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Songs

Overture

Hey, Tom Sayer

Here's My Plan

Smart Like That!

Hands All Clean

The Vow

Raising a Child

Old Hundred

In the Bible

It Just Ain't Me

To Hear You Say My Name

Murrel's Gold

The Testimony

Entr'acte

Ain't Life Fine

This Time Tomorrow

I Can Read

Murrel's Gold (Reprise)

Angels Lost

Light

Angels Lost (Reprise)

Light (Reprise)

Finale

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School - For the Boys
That's a Novel Idea
Male Star Vehicle
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By ESims13
January 14, 2020
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Ben Rogers

What songs does Ben Rogers have a singing solo in?

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By troy2014
May 11, 2018
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Does this Musical have an accompaniment CD? If so, how much is it to purchase if also getting scripts, roayalties, and a practice CD for the show The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Does this title have a show kit?

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Troy Donehue

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By HEAVIER
December 21, 2015
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How long does Tom Sawyer run....2 hours or 3 hours
What is the length of the show
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