Fame - The Musical

Music by Steven Margoshes, lyrics by Jacques Levy, book by José Fernandez.
Based on a concept by David DeSilva.
Title song by Dean Pitchford & Michael Gore.

Synopsis

This new stage version of the film and TV series follows some students at New Yorks School of the Performing Arts through their four year course. We see them coming to terms with life and relationships; we see those who persevere, who are resilient - and those who are not. Above all, we see them perceiving the need to strive for excellence. The cast must be ethnically mixed and be able to perform classical to 'rap music and dance going from ballet through modem to hip-hop - as contemporary as MTV, but live and kicking!

Cast:

The Students - 5 men, 5 women, 8 chorus (expandable); The Teachers - 2 men, 2 woman

Musical Numbers:

1. Hard Work - Company
2. I Want To Make Magic - Nick
3. Can't Keep It Down - Joe and Students
4. Tyrone's Rap - Tyrone
5. There She Goes - Carmen & Students
6. Fame - Carmen & Students
7. Let's Play a Love Scene - Serena
8. The Teachers' Argument - Miss Bell & Miss Sherman
9. Hard Work (Reprise) - Students
10. I Want to Make Magic (Reprise) - Nick & Students
11. Mabel's Prayer - Mabel & Girls
12. Think of Meryl Streetp - Serena
13. Dancin' on the Sidewalk - Tyrone & Students
14. These Are My Children - Miss Sherman
15. In L.A. - Carmen
16. Let's Play a Love Scene (Reprise) - Nick & Serna
17. Bring On Tomorrow - Company
18. Fame (Dean Pitchford & Michael Gore)

Instrumentation:

Reed (flute/clarinet/soprano sax/alto sax/tenor sax): Trumpet db. flugel horn: Trombone : Electric Guitar : Percussion : 2 Keyboards : Bass Guitar.

Discography:

Original London Cast Recording - Really Useful Group 529109-2 - click on picture to buy.