Dogfight

Dogfight
A young soldier learns the power of compassion when he plays a cruel joke on an unsuspecting girl.

The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless critics and nominated for numerous awards, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance.

It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

Studded with impressive songs, an unexpected love affair and a genuine and charming soul, Dogfight is a perfect way to show off your strong male talent and a unique opportunity for theatres looking to challenge and inspire their audiences.

Concert Selections for Dogfight

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 DATE/LAST NIGHT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Benj Pasek
    Justin Paul
    Lyrics by
    Benj Pasek
    Justin Paul
    Orchestrated by
    Michael Starobin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    3 min 41 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) KEYBOARD/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (2x) VIOLIN, (2x) CELLO, (1x) GUITAR (Nylon String), (1x) BASS (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Wood Block, Suspended Cymbal, Small Triangle, Ride Cymbal)
  • NOTHING SHORT OF WONDERFUL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Benj Pasek,
    Justin Paul
    Lyrics by
    Benj Pasek,
    Justin Paul
    Orchestrated by
    Michael Starobin
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    2 min 41 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) VIOLIN; (1x) CELLO; (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) GUITAR: Nylon Acoustic; (1x) BASS: Acoustic; (3x) PERCUSSION: Drums, Small Cabasa, Small Triangle, Woodblock, Suspended Cymbal, Glockenspiel

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January 19, 2020
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Orchestration

Does the show have the option of purchasing full background orchestration for the whole show?  

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March 13, 2019
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Looking for accompaniment score for one song

I am performing Pretty Funny from Dogfight in a recital and I am looking for the instrumental accompaniment score. I have the piano score but I would love to get the string part and guitar part so that I can have a more authentic sounding performance. The cello especially on this piece is just gorgeous! How and where can I get a copy of just that song’s full score?

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