The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Revised Version)
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The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly and Leadville Johnny Brown, owners of the richest mine in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century. The show features music and lyrics by the incomparable Meredith Willson, and a book and additional lyrics by Tony-nominated author Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Renascence) based on the original book by Richard Henry Morris.
This new revitalized version includes the songs you love but a story that’s new and true. This is Molly as she really was: vibrant, progressive, and ready to fight for the underdog as a champion of women’s rights, labor rights, and immigration reform.
This spirited tale of a legendary, real-life American original follows the exploits of Molly Brown, whose feisty determination to rise above her impoverished beginnings leads her from the backwoods of Hannibal, Missouri, to the palaces of Europe. Along the way, she marries a lucky prospector, enters the highest echelons of Monte Carlo society, survives the sinking of the Titanic and, most importantly, earns the approval that she so desperately seeks from those "Beautiful People of Denver."
Funny, light, uplifting and uniquely American, The Unsinkable Molly Brown charmed Broadway and Hollywood with its irresistible, outrageous title role and won over new audiences with this revitalized version when it premiered in 2020.
- Special Grant Opportunity for US High Schools
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The Educational Theatre Foundation, The Music Man Foundation, and MTI are giving up to ten high schools a unique opportunity to perform the new, revised version of The Unsinkable Molly Brown ahead of its general release.
Up to ten $10,000 grants funded by TMMF will be made available for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years to be used toward costs associated with the production of the musical. Any accredited high school based in the United States is eligible to apply. Schools interested in applying for the opportunity to produce the new version of the show can apply online now. The deadline for the first round of applications is October 27, 2023, and the announcement of recipients will happen in mid-November. A second deadline for applications will be announced at a later date.
Concert Selections for The Unsinkable Molly Brown
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.
- BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF DENVERFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100show more...show less...Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
BELLY UP TO THE BAR BOYSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byWILLSON, MEREDITHLyrics byWILLSON, MEREDITHOrchestrated byshow more...show less...WALKER, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, MALE CHORUSStarting KeyFEstimated duration4 min 15 secInstrumentation1 Piccolo, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3(Bass clarinet), 1 Opt Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 3 Horn 1 2&3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Wood block, Slap stick, Oriental tom tom, Timpani, Cymb, Drum set), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
HIGHLIGHTS FROM "UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN"First Performance Fee:$300Each Additional Performance:$150Music byWILLSON, MEREDITHArranged byshow more...show less...REED, ALFREDArrangement DetailsSong Type: Symphonic SuiteA Symphonic Suite includes several songs in incomplete form, usually as a medley. It is written specifically for symphonic performance.
Arranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyE♭Estimated duration6 min 06 secInstrumentation1 Piccolo, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Cornet 1, 1 Cornet 2, 1 Cornet 3, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion 1&2, 1 Chime/Bells, 2 Conductor score
I AIN'T DOWN YETFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byWILLSON, MEREDITHLyrics byWILLSON, MEREDITHOrchestrated byshow more...show less...WALKER, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICESStarting KeyA♭Estimated duration3 min 43 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Flute), 1 Reed 3(Bb Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Baritone sax), 3 Horn 1,2&3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violi, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Vocal copy , 4 Chorus books
ILL NEVER SAY NOFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byWILLSON, MEREDITHLyrics byWILLSON, MEREDITHOrchestrated byshow more...show less...WALKER, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration5 min 00 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 3 Horn 1,2&3, 1 Trombone 1&2, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Bells Choke, Cymb., Tymp), 2 Piano/Conductor2 Chorus books
OVERTURE ("UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN")First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byMEREDITH WILLSONOrchestrated byshow more...show less...WALKER, DONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyE♭Estimated duration4 min 09 secInstrumentationPiccolo & Flute, Clarinet 1 (optional Eb Clarinet), Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3 (doubles on Bass Clarinet), 1 Baritone Sax (optional), Horns 1-3, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2 (doubles Horn 2), Percussion, Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass. 2 Piano Conductor Scores included.
Show Essentials
Songs
I Ain't Down Yet
The Wonderful Plan
Just Becuz
I've A'ready Started In
A Dancing to the Saddle Rock
Belly Up to the Bar, Boys
I've A'ready Started In (Reprise)
I'll Never Say No / My Own Brass Bed
He's My Friend
Are You Sure?
Beautiful People of Denver / The Sacred 36
Share the Luck / He's My Friend (Reprise)
I'd Like to Change Everything About You
Cuppa Tea
If We Can-Can
The Dolce Trio
Wait for Me
Share the Luck (Reprise) / Finale
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