The Life of Jesse James

Saloon Musical

Music and lyrics by Bland Simpson and Jim Wann. Book by Jim Wann.

13 interchangeable dramatic, musical and vocal roles.

A rip roaring country and western rendition of the Jesse James saga that even had New York critics stomping their feet to the music. Jesse James is seen as a frustrated Southerner at the end of the Civil War, hamstrung by Northern limits imposed on the losers' personal freedom. He turns to bank and train robbery, ultimately to be done in by his pal, Bob Ford, for the sake of reward and publicity.

"Unadulterated fun.... The whole evening is a gas."-- The New York Times

"There isn't a flat moment.... A fresh and funny fusillade of tomfoolery." -Newsweek

"It's a barrel of fun, with good music to match."-- NBC.

Terms quoted on application,

Music available on rental.

Standard rental package includes:
Piano/Conductor’s Score
Violin
Banjo
Bass
Percussion
25 Chorus Books