Anyone Can Whistle
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Anyone Can Whistle, an absurdist social satire about insanity and conformity (among a dozen other things) is probably the bravest show that Stephen Sondheim wrote, at least until Assassins. A legendary cult show, this wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional musical points ahead to Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking work in the 1970s, even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in musical theatre's "golden age."
Anyone Can Whistle tells the story of a corrupt mayoress who fakes a miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town (through the resulting pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational nurse, out to expose the fraud, and the easygoing doctor who is determined to enjoy the chaos that it brings. In the end, the show delivers a poignant message about the importance of the individual in a conformist society – but not before aiming its still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and anything else that stands in its way!
With its circus-like atmosphere, Anyone Can Whistle features plenty of memorable, lovably cartoonish roles of all sizes. The dazzling, melodic Broadway-style score overflows with the youthful energy of experimentation, consisting of one showstopper after another, including two extensive ballets that provide opportunities for some inspired choreography.
Concert Selections for Anyone Can Whistle
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.
- ANYONE CAN WHISTLEFromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyCEstimated duration5 min 38 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byWALKER, DONInstrumentation1 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
- EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T!FromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyCEstimated duration3 min 37 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byWALKER, DONInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 5(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(Drum Set, Vibes, Xylophone), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano/Conductor
- SUITE OF WALTZES FROM "ANYONEFromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSYMPHONIC SUITEEstimated duration0 secMusic byStephen SondheimArranged byLarry MooreInstrumentationPiccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet 2 Bassoon, 4 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, 2 Percussion, Harp, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your rental materials will also include a Full Score.
- THERE WON'T BE TRUMPETSFromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for2 FEMALE VOICESStarting KeyBbEstimated duration3 min 55 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byWALKER, DONInstrumentation1 Flute(Piccolo), 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1(Clarinet in Eb), 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 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 F, Timp Bb), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
- WALTZES FROM "ANYONE CAN WHISTLE"FromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSYMPHONIC SUITEEstimated duration0 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byMOORE, LARRYInstrumentation3 Flute (Flute 3 doubles Piccolo), 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 3 Trumpet, 3 Trombone 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 1 Harp, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass.
- WITH SO LITTLE TO BE SURE OFFromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyDEstimated duration7 min 10 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byWALKER, DONInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Alto flute), 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1Bass clarinet, 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(Drum set ,Timp), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books
- WITH SO LITTLE TO BE SURE OF (FOR SOLO HORN & STRINGS)FromANYONE CAN WHISTLEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeCONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)Arranged forFOR SOLO HORN (Flugelhorn or Trumpet solo) AND STRINGSStarting KeyCEstimated duration9 min 14 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byMCKIBBINS, PAULInstrumentation9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola 1 2 &3, 2 Cello 1, 2 Cello 2, 2 Cello 3, 5 Bass, 1Flugelhorn, 1 Full Score
Show Essentials
Songs
Opening - Act 1
Me And My Town
Miracle Song
There Won't Be Trumpets
Interrogation Part I--Simple
Interrogation Part II
Interrogation Part III
Interrogation Part IV
Interrogation Part V
Interrogation Part VI
A-1 March/Parade In Town
Come Play Wiz Me
Anyone Can Whistle
I've Got You To Lean On
Everybody Says Don't
See What It Gets You
Cora's Chase
With So Little To Be Sure Of
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