Little Miss Sunshine
From the Tony Award-winning team of James Lapine (Into The Woods, Sunday In The Park With George) and William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) comes a musical comedy about one modern family's unexpected route to brighter days. Based on the Academy Award-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is an outrageously funny and surprisingly touching musical.
The Hoover family has seen better days. Richard, the father, is a floundering motivational speaker, Grandpa's been kicked out of his retirement home, and Uncle Frank's been dumped by his boyfriend. Moody teenager Dwayne has taken a vow of silence and overextended mom Sheryl can do little more than slap on a smile. But when the youngest Hoover… energetic Olive, enters a regional children's beauty pageant, the family thinks their luck could change and embarks on a cross-country trek chasing the coveted title of "Little Miss Sunshine."
Filled with warmth, humor, and a tuneful score, Little Miss Sunshine will delight and charm audiences. A true ensemble show, each character is given a standout moment. The minimal technical requirements and small cast make this an ideal show for theatres looking for a big hit in a small space.
Show Essentials
Songs
The Way of the World
For the First Time in My Life
The Happiest Guy in the Van
Pushing the Bus
Always Make Me Proud
Poor Olive
How Have I Been?
Motel Sequence (Part 1)
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
Motel Sequence (Part 2)
Something Better Better Happen
Nothing Gets in the Way
Something Better (Reprise)
Dwayne
What You Left Behind
LMS Pageant Theme
The Way of the World - Reprise
Shake Your Badonkadonk
Finale
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Questions & Answers
Can this show be performed as a two act show?
Can I purchase a backing track for a Thespian Piece?
I'm planning on singing "The Happiest Guy in the Van" from this musical, but I can't find any backing track or sheet music online. Is there a way to purchase the singular track without licensing?