Damn Yankees

Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway sendup of love and the American pastime.

Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.

Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre production, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.

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Concert Selections for Damn Yankees

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GAME

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 8 Violin B-D, 7 Violin A-C, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Horns, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 20 vocal books
GOODBYE, OLD GIRL

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
5 min

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute ,Piccolo), 2 Reed 2(Flute, Clarinet), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violn B, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Bells, Sandpaper, Xylo, Cymb, Timp), 2 Piano/ Conductor, 2 Chorus books
HEART

From
DAMN YANKEES

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$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
4 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Ab

Estimated duration
4 min 10 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2, 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 3), 1 English horn, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt Alto sax 1, 1 Opt Alto sax 2, 1 Opt Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 ViolinAC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Drum(Drum set), 1 Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books
OVERTURE ("DAMN YANKEES")

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DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
7 min 38 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Alto Sax 2, 1 Tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3(Bass Trombone), 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor
SHOELESS JOE FROM HANNIBAL, MO

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DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 BOYS VOICE, MENS CHORUS

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
7 min 26 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarient 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarient, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar(Banjo), 3 Percussion(Wood block ,Snare drum, Bass drum, T.T., Cymb), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
SIX MONTHS OUT OF EVERY YEAR

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
7 min 35 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books
THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
3 min 55 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 9 Violin A-C, 8 Violin B-D, 1 Guitar, 2 Horn, 1 Reed 1, Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Piano Vocal Scores, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 3 Percussion
WHATEVER LOLA WANTS

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bbm

Estimated duration
5 min 49 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(English horn),1 Reed 4(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Opt.Tenor sax, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Horn 1, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 10 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar
WHO'S GOT THE PAIN?

From
DAMN YANKEES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
10 min 40 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet Alto), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet Tenor), 2 Reed 4(B Clarinet Tenor), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet Baritone), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar

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A Man Doesn't Know

Overture: Six Months Out of Every Year

Goodbye, Old Girl

Heart

Shoeless Joe From Hannibal, Mo.

A Little Brains - A Little Talent

Whatever Lola Wants

Who's Got the Pain?

The Game

Near To You

Those Were The Good Old Days

Two Lost Souls

A Man Doesn't Know (Finale)

Heart (Bows)

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Filichia's Features: Damn Yankees for All Time!

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Damn Yankees

Concert Selections for Damn Yankees

Show Essentials

Songs

A Man Doesn't Know

Overture: Six Months Out of Every Year

Goodbye, Old Girl

Heart

Shoeless Joe From Hannibal, Mo.

A Little Brains - A Little Talent

Whatever Lola Wants

Who's Got the Pain?

The Game

Near To You

Those Were The Good Old Days

Two Lost Souls

A Man Doesn't Know (Finale)

Heart (Bows)

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