The Theory of Relativity

The Theory of Relativity
This moving and unconventional song cycle bursts with originality as it examines the interconnectedness of us all through life's shared experiences - from the hilarious to the heartbreaking.
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From Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill (The Story of My Life), The Theory of Relativity is a joyous and moving look about our surprisingly interconnected lives.  Whether you're allergic to cats, in love for the first or tenth time, a child of divorce, a germaphobe or simply a unique individual, audience members and actors alike are sure to find themselves in this fresh new musical.

Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability and the wonder of human connection. 

"Take a Physics manual, blend it with the sound of The Book of Mormon, the hilariously nerdy references of The Big Bang Theory , a sprinkle of Chicago, few drops of Glee, bake it in a Broadway bowl, use all the originality you can have....That’s the successful recipe for the spectacular song cycle, The Theory of Relativity."– Live Like Tom
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    Karey Kirkpatrick
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    Larry Hochman
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    Glen Kelly
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    Bb
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    Lyrics by
    LYNN AHRENS
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    B
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    7 min 25 sec
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
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    LOESSER, FRANK
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    WALKER, DON
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    G
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    3 min 50 sec
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
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    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 2 Horns, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet)1 Reed 3 (Bassoon), 1 Synthesizer, 1 Trumpet in C, 1 Bb Trumpet (opt), 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus Books
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    1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor
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    NARRATOR
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    C
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    KLEINSINGER, GEORGE
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    TRIPP, PAUL
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    1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore
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    E
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    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
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    Eb
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    3 min 20 sec
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    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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    5 Bass, 6 Celli, 1 Organ, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 4 Piano Conductor Scores, 3 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpets, 7 Viola, 17 Violin
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    Am
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    6 min 53 sec
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    Greg Morrison
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    Greg Morrison
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    7 min 21 sec
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    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
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    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Cello A, 2 Cello B, 2 Cello C, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Timp, Triangle), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano Conductor
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Show Essentials

Music and Lyrics by
Neil BartramNeil Bartram
Book by
Brian HillBrian Hill
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Songs

Person A

Relativity

I'm Allergic to Cats

The End of the Line

The End of the Line Playoff

Pi (Part 1)

Great Expectations

Relativity (Reprise 1)

Footprint

Pi (Part 2)

Lipstick

Apples & Oranges

Me & Ricky

Promise Me This

Julie's Song

Pi (Part 3) / Relativity (Reprise 2)

Relative Pitch

You Will Never Know

Person A (Reprise)

Nothing Without You

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What is the ISBN numbers for the libretto/vocal book, bass book, guitar book, keyboard 2 book, piano conductor's score, percussion, piano vocal score?
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