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Pete 'n' Keely
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 1w, 1m
Book by James Hindman
Original Music by Patrick Brady
Original Lyrics by Mark Waldrop, Patrick S. Brady and others
Staged as a live 1968 taping of a divorced singing duo's TV reunion special, this delightfully kitschy spoof features unforgettable renditions of the era's popular favorites interspersed with original songs in the spirit of the times.
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Cast Size
1w, 1m -
Duration
105 Minutes -
Subgenre
Period, Parody/Spoof, Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Accolades
- Nominee: 2001 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Details
Summary
Staged as a live taping of a 1968 television special that reunites a divorced singing duo, this kitschy spoof had New York critics singing its praises. As Pete and Keely stroll down memory lane (in eye-popping costumes) reprising songs from their days of stardom, they take "unscripted" swipes at each other that dredge up hilarious moments from their turbulent past. This small-scale musical from the director of When Pigs Fly and the producer of The Mystery of Irma Vep features unforgettable renditions of the era's popular favorites as well as original songs in the spirit of the times.
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1960s
- Setting On stage during a live telecast from the NBC television studios in New York City.
- Features Period Costumes
- Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive
- Duration 105 Minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“A sequined, bell-bottomed parade of escalating fabulousness!” – Newsday
“Campy [with] nostalgic belly laughs.” – The New York Times
“A rattling good time... The score is a mix of golden oldies, including a clever travelogue made of songs about every state in the Union, and silver newies... A snappy scenario emerges... [that] should leave no one unsmiling.” – New York Magazine
“The brightest, happiest and most entertaining little show in town.” – New York Observer
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Small/Combo
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
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Music Rentals
Authors
James Hindman
James Hindman is an award-winning playwright and actor. As a writer, his New York credits include: Popcorn Falls, directed by two-time Tony Award Winner Christian Borle (Top Twenty Theatrical Moments of 2018); Pete ‘n’ Keely (Outer Critics Award nomination, two Drama Desk nom ...
Patrick Brady
Mark Waldrop
Winner of the Edward Kleban Award for lyrics, Mark Waldrop wrote lyrics for the acclaimed 75th Anniversary edition of Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular, which he also scripted. He has continued to write all new lyrics and dialogue for the show from then to the pre ...