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The First

Full-Length Musical  /  5w, 20m

Joel Siegel, Martin Charnin, Bob Brush

Book by Joel Siegel with Martin Charnin
Music by Bob Brush
Lyrics by Martin Charnin

"A stirring piece of Americana." - WCBS TV.

"A rousing, true to life tale.... A story of the triumph of sport over bigotry, and the human spirit at its most noble." - Gannett Newspapers.

The First

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 20m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
The First is the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black person to play major league baseball. It is also the story of Branch Rickey, the team owner who had the fortitude to defy racist tradition and hire Robinson.
History
THE FIRST was first presented at The Martin Beck Theatre in New York City on October 17, 1981. Directed by Martin Charnin.
Keywords
Performing Groups
PATSY
LEO DUROCHER
CLYDE SUKEFORTH
POWERS
PHOTOGRAPHER
BRANCH RICKEY
SORRENTINO
JACKIE ROBINSON
THIRD BASEMAN
JUNKYARD JONES
CATCHER
RODNEY
UMPIRE
COOL MINNIE
SOFTBALL
BUCKY
EQUIPTMENT MANAGER
REDCAP
RACHEL ISUM
CUBAN REPORTERS
SWANEE RIVERS
CASEY HIGGINS
HATRACK HARRIS
PEE WEE REESE
EDDIE STANKY
DODGER COACHES
DODGER ROOKIE
DODGER TRAINER
BLACK FANS
SHERIFF
HUEY
BRIAN WATERHOUSE
OPAL
RUBY
MRS. FURILLO
MRS. STANKY
RED BARBER
HILDA CHESTER
PITTSBURCH CATCHER
HANK GREENBERG

Plus 1 offstage voice

  • Time Period 1940s / WWII
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"A stirring piece of Americana." - WCBS TV.

"A rousing, true to life tale.... A story of the triumph of sport over bigotry, and the human spirit at its most noble." - Gannett Newspapers.

Music

Piano
Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
Reed 3 (Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)
Reed 5 (Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone)
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Percussion (Trumpet, Xylophone, Bongos, Bells, etc.)
Drums
Cello
Bass (or Tuba)
Guitar/Banjo
(No Chorus Books available.)
  • Orchestra Size Large

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20 Piano-Conductor’s Score
1 Reed 1
1 Reed 2
1 Reed 3
1 Reed 5
1 Trumpet 1
1 Trumpet 2
1 Trumpet 3
1 Horn
1 Trombone 1
1 Trombone 2
1 Trombone 3
1 Percussion (Trumpet, Xylophone, Bongos, Bells, etc.)
1 Drums
1 Cello
1 Bass (or Tuba)
1 Guitar-Banjo
(No Chorus Books available.)

20 Piano-Conductor’s Score
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Authors

Author

Joel Siegel

Martin Charnin

Martin Charnin

Born in New York, Martin Charnin (1934-2019) had a long career in musical theater, from his early days as a performer to his later years as a composer, writer, director, and lyricist. His lyrics to the song “Tomorrow,” from the musical Annie, have been sung and heard across t ...

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Bob Brush

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