The Apple Tree

The Apple Tree
Love blossoms in these three comedic vignettes exploring the relationship between men and women.

The brilliant songwriting team behind Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me bring us another witty, tuneful and utterly charming musical in The Apple Tree. The original production was directed by Mike Nichols and helped launch the career of Barbara Harris, who won a Tony for her role.

The Apple Tree is made up of three musical miniatures that can be presented separately, or in any combination, to fill out a theatrical evening. "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's Extracts from Adam's Diary. "The Lady or the Tiger?" is a rock and roll fable set in a mythical barbarian kingdom, which explores the fickleness of love. "Passionella" is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a "glamorous movie star" nearly sabotage her one chance for true love.


The Apple Tree is the perfect star vehicle for a woman and a man. Modest in its production requirements, this small cast show soars with Bock and Harnick's trademark warmth and humanity, amidst tongue-in-cheek humor.

Concert Selections for The Apple Tree

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jerry Bock
    Lyrics by
    Sheldon Harnick
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Alto Flute or Clarinet), Reed 3 (Oboe/English Horn or Clarinet), Reed 4 (Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bassoon or Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 3 Trumpets (Trumpet 3 Tacet), 3 Trombones, Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, (16) Violins, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores.
  • GORGEOUS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jerry Bock
    Lyrics by
    Sheldon Harnick
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    1 min 48 sec
    Instrumentation

    (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (2x) REED 1: Clarinet, Flute; (2x) REED 2: Flute, Piccolo; (2x) REED 3: Clarinet, Oboe; (1x) REED 4: Tenor Saxophone; (1x) REED 5: Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN; (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET 3; (1x) TROMBONE 1; (1x) TROMBONE 2; (1x) TROMBONE 3; (3x) PERCUSSION 1 & 2: Drum Set, Timpani, Bell Tree, Tambourine, Bells; (1x) GUITAR; (1x) HARP; (16x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • IT'S A FISH
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jerry Bock
    Lyrics by
    Sheldon Harnick
    Orchestrated by
    Eddie Sauter
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    1 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (English Horn or Clarinet), Reed 4 (Clarinet), Reed 5 (Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 3 Trumpets (Trumpet/Flugelhorn), 3 Trombones, Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, (16) Violins, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores.

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