The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The classic Mark Twain story jumps off of the page in this adaptation of America's favorite book.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the irresistible story of a fourteen-year-old boy growing up in the heartland of America, based on the classic novel. Filled with foot-stomping, toe-tapping songs by Don Schlitz ("The Gambler") and with a book by Ken Ludwig, this musical adventure is a tale of thrilling escapes, comedy and inspiration for the whole family.

Set in 1840 Missouri, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the tale of young Tom Sawyer and the neverending mischief of which he so often finds himself a part; whether it's matching wits with Aunt Polly, tricking his friends into whitewashing a fence for him or narrowly escaping the clutches of a murderous villain. Along with his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, and his love interest, Becky Thatcher, the greatest Tom Sawyer exploits are plucked from the book and plopped onto the stage.

Aside from having one of the most recognizable titles from literary history, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a superb family-friendly show. The large and flexible cast size, not to mention the potential for tying its presentation into English curricula, makes it an exemplary choice for schools. This also serves as a great opportunity to showcase your male talent.

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Concert Selections for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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"I LOVE YOU" SONG

From
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, THE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
William Finn

Lyrics by
William Finn

Instrumentation
4 Piano-Conductor Scores, Reed (Oboe, Alto Sax), Synthesizer, Percussion, Cello
9 TO 5

From
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION
A MUSICAL

From
SOMETHING ROTTEN!

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Music by
Wayne Kirkpatrick

Karey Kirkpatrick

Lyrics by
Wayne Kirkpatrick

Karey Kirkpatrick

Orchestrated by
Larry Hochman

Arranged by
Glen Kelly

Instrumentation
2 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 10 PV, 4 Reed(Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax)Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar 1(Archtop), Guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), Keyboard 2 (synth.), Keyboard 3(synth.), 2 Percussion, Violin(6), Bass(3)
A PLACE CALLED HOME

From
CHRISTMAS CAROL, A

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by
LYNN AHRENS

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 Keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3
ABBONDANZA

From
MOST HAPPY FELLA, THE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
7 min 25 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books
ACID QUEEN

From
TOMMY, THE WHO'S

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION
ACT 2 FINALE - PART 4 ("INTO THE WOODS")

From
INTO THE WOODS

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 50 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Orchestrated by
JONATHAN TUNICK

Instrumentation
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
ADELAIDE'S LAMENT

From
GUYS & DOLLS

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
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
ADVENTURES OF A ZOO

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
SYMPHONIC COMPOSITION (WITH NARRATION)

Arranged for
NARRATOR

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
23 min 20 sec

Music by
KLEINSINGER, GEORGE

Lyrics by
TRIPP, PAUL

Instrumentation
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
AGONY

From
INTO THE WOODS

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALES VOICES

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
3 min 39 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Synth, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Conductor Score, 2 Chorus books
AGONY (REPRISE)

From
INTO THE WOODS

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AH, MISS

From
SWEENEY TODD

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
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
AH, SWEET MYSTERY / FALLING IN LOVE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
7 min 10 sec

Music by
TESORI, JEANINE

Lyrics by
SCANLAN, DICK

Orchestrated by
RALPH BURNS & DOUG BESTERMAN

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 1 Drums, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 2 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet & Flute), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet), 1 Reed 4 (Flute, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 3 Piano Vocal, 1 Full Score
AIN'T IT GOOD

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
6 min 53 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Instrumentation
1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score
ALDOLPHO

From
DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Lisa Lambert

Greg Morrison

Lyrics by
Lisa Lambert

Greg Morrison

Orchestrated by
Larry Blank

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 3 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Drums, Percussion, Bass. Your rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores.
ALL THE WASTED TIME

From
PARADE

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
7 min 21 sec

Music by
JASON ROBERT BROWN

Lyrics by
JASON ROBERT BROWN

Orchestrated by
DON SEBESKY & JASON ROBERT BROWN

Instrumentation
1 Flute/Piccolo, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I,(8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score.
ALMOST REAL

From
BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, THE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Music by
Jason Robert Brown

Lyrics by
Jason Robert Brown

Orchestrated by
Jason Robert Brown

Instrumentation
2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 2 Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Mandolin), 1 Guitar 2 (Acoustic), 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Timpani, Vibraphone, Crotales, Chime, Suspended Cymbal), 17 Violin 1/Violin 2, 7 Violin 3 (Viola)/Viola, 6 Violincello
ALWAYS STARTING OVER

From
IF/THEN

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
ANATEVKA

From
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
BOCK, JERRY

Lyrics by
HARNICK, SHELDON

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Accordian, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
AND THIS IS MY BELOVED

From
KISMET

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
7 min 23 sec

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books
ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE

From
COMPANY

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE (Plus optional Vocal Minority, 4 females)

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 58 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Piccolo), Reed 2 (Flute), Reed 3 (Flute), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Clarinet), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, Vocal Minority (optional). You rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
ANOTHER NIGHT

First Performance Fee:
$0
Each Additional Performance:
$0
ANY MOMENT

From
INTO THE WOODS

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Full Score, 5 Bass, 6 Celli, 2 Horns, 4 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Piano3 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Synthesizer, 7 Viola, 17 Violin
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

From
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
5 min 38 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
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
ANYWHERE I WANDER

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

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

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Frank Loesser
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS WE STUMBLE ALONG

From
DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion (Vibes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Timpani), 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Acoustic Bass
ASCOT GAVOTTE

From
MY FAIR LADY, LERNER AND LOEWE'S

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

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Show Essentials

Conceived and Written by

Ken Ludwig

Music and Lyrics by

Don Schlitz

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Songs

Overture

Hey, Tom Sayer

Here's My Plan

Smart Like That!

Hands All Clean

The Vow

Raising a Child

Old Hundred

In the Bible

It Just Ain't Me

To Hear You Say My Name

Murrel's Gold

The Testimony

Entr'acte

Ain't Life Fine

This Time Tomorrow

I Can Read

Murrel's Gold (Reprise)

Angels Lost

Light

Angels Lost (Reprise)

Light (Reprise)

Finale

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By ESims13

January 14, 2020

Ben Rogers

What songs does Ben Rogers have a singing solo in?

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By troy2014

May 11, 2018

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Does this Musical have an accompaniment CD? If so, how much is it to purchase if also getting scripts, roayalties, and a practice CD for the show The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Does this title have a show kit?

thanks,

Troy Donehue

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By HEAVIER

December 21, 2015

How long does Tom Sawyer run....2 hours or 3 hours

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