Midsummer Nights

Full Length Musical, Comedy / 6m, 8f

"A frothy show with lively tunes and some sassy and clever lyrics."-- The New York Times

Cast Size
6m, 8f
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours)
Subgenre
Farce, Fantasy, Adaptations (Shakespeare), Parody / Spoof
Accolades
From Off-Broadway
Target Audience
- Adult
- Senior
- Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Additional Info

Midsummer Nights transfers Shakespeare’s classic comedy from ancient Athens to the California coast and into the great “Beach Blanket” movies of the 1960’s. Over the course of a magical evening, pranksters, eccentrics and fools find love and folly while delivering “Grease”-style parodies of '60’s pop songs. In the seaside town of Laguna Beach, Hermia and Lysander find new inspiration as a “Frankie and Annette” pair of star-crossed lovers. Demetrius is a science nerd. Helena is a biker chick. Shakespeare’s rustics are now a local community theater group. Shakespeare’s fairy king and queen are re-imagined as discontented beatniks. Puck is a mischievous beach boy and Cobweb, Blossom and Moth provide backup vocals. Midsummer Nights is an enchanted evening of spirited song and dance and an excellent choice for community or local regional theater productions.

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Reviews

REVIEWS

"A frothy show with lively tunes and some sassy and clever lyrics."-- The New York Times

"Charming ... lively and cute. A great deal of fun."-- Newark Star Ledger

Keywords

Love

Considerations

Performing Groups

College Theatre / Student
Community Theatre
Dinner Theatre
Professional Theatre
Large Stage
Tours

Cautions

No Special Cautions

License details

Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.

Production

Details

Time Period: 1960s
Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Additional Features: Not Applicable
Features / Contains: Period Costumes

Music

Musical Style: Pop/Rock
Vocal Demands: Easy
Orchestra Size: Small/Combo
Chorus Size: Small

Casting

6m, 8f

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Resources

Rehearsal Resources

Music Material Rental Packages

Full Package

Piano/Conductor Score
Chorus Books
Guitar
Bass
Drums

Scripts

Acting Edition

Authors

Bryan D. Leys

Bryan Leys is a librettist and lyricist who has developed a number of exciting new musicals. His shows range from country western, to rock ’n’ roll, to sung-through operatic pieces, to light-hearted revues, as well as traditional musical comedies and dramas. With his collaborators, Bryan has written about hardboiled d ...

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Kevin Kuhn

Off-Broadway, Musical Theatre Works, NYC

Midsummer Nights

Midsummer Nights