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.

Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for The Apple Tree

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EVE

From
The Apple Tree

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

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

From
The Apple Tree

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
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

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

From
The Apple Tree

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

Music by
Jerry Bock

Lyrics by
Sheldon Harnick

Orchestrated by
Eddie Sauter

show more...show less...
Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

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.