The Pajama Game

A union strike at a pajama factory generates plenty of steam heat in this toe-tapping comedic love story.

Request Perusal Request Professional Licence Request Amateur Licence Materials and Amateur Pricing

The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and over half a century later claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical - proving the story is truly timeless. With an energetic score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (Damn Yankees), The Pajama Game is brimming with songs and dances that have become musical theatre standards, including "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway".

Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly between new superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the union grievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes to a head when the workers strike for a 7 ½ cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.

Featuring plenty of fun and splashy production numbers, including a comic "dream ballet", The Pajama Game is filled with standout featured roles and a large ensemble making it a perfect choice for high schools and community theatres. This perennial favorite is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser and a glowing example of solid, classic musical comedy.

Full Synopsis

Concert Selections for The Pajama Game

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

HERNANDO'S HIDEAWAY

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
Em

Estimated duration
5 min 47 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2), 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Tenor sax(opt), 1 Baritone sax(opt), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Drum(Timp, Cymb, Temple block, Cast, T.T., Snare drum), 1 Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

Hire This Extract
HEY THERE

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES (1 RECORDED)

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 32 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Tympani), 2 Piano Conductor

Hire This Extract
NEW TOWN IS A BLUE TOWN

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
5 min

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, Guitar, 2 PC, 2 PV, 3 Percussion, Reed 1, Reed 2, Reed 3, Reed 4, Reed 5, 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 7 Viola, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD

Hire This Extract
ONCE A YEAR DAY

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
11 min 45 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 5 Bass, 7 Viola, 8 Violin BD, 9 Violin AC, 6 Cello, 3 Drum, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

Hire This Extract
OVERTURE ("PAJAMA GAME")

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
7 min

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Piccolo, 2 opt. Alto flute 1&2, 1 Oboe 1, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 opt. Alto sax 1, 1 opt.Alto sax 2, 1 opt.Tenor sax 1, 1 opt.Tenor sax 2, 1 Baritone sax, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor

Hire This Extract
STEAM HEAT

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
7 min 8 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Opt.Clarinet 3, 1 Opt.Clarinet 4, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt.Alto sax, 1 Opt. Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt. Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt. Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books

Hire This Extract
THERE ONCE WAS A MAN

From
PAJAMA GAME, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Lyrics by
ADLER, RICHARD

ROSS, JERRY

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 2), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 3), 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 4), 1 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Bell), 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

Hire This Extract

Show Essentials

Book by

Music and Lyrics by

Songs

The Pajama Game

Racing With The Clock

A New Town Is A Blue Town

I'm Not At All In Love

I'll Never Be Jealous Again

Hey There

Her Is

Sleep-Tite

Once A Year Day

Small Talk

There Once Was A Man

Steam Heat

Think Of The Time I Save

Hernando's Hideaway

Jealousy Ballet

Seven-And-A-Half Cents

The Pajama Game Finale

Full Song List

Upcoming

Similar Shows

Explore

Show History

Resources

No matter where you are on your theatrical journey, our innovative production resources will enhance your show experience.

Digital Scripts & Scores – Powered by ProductionPro

Give Your Cast and Crew the Tools for a Successful Rehearsal Process

Pre Performance

Details

Logo Pack

Promote your show with the officially licensed logo.

Pre Performance

Details

Performance Accompaniment Recording

Perform your entire musical with a pre-recorded score played by a full orchestra of LIVE professional musicians right from your Apple iOS device.

Performance

Details

RehearScore® (App)

Run rehearsals straight from your mobile device using a virtual accompanist that plays every note of your show’s score.

Pre Performance

Details

Study Guide

Facilitate cross-curricular learning in class with lessons created by educational theatre experts.

Pre Performance

Details

Questions & Answers

January 24, 2018

May 24, 2017

Callboard

RE-RELEASE

Chitty Flies Again! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is Available For Licensing

Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas!

New Release

Little Miss Sunshine Now Available for Licensing

Filled with warmth, humour, and a tuneful score, Little Miss Sunshine will delight and charm audiences. A true ensemble show, each character is given a standout moment.

XANADU is Now Available

Strange Magic in the Air: XANADU Now Available!

Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.

New Acquisition

Trevor: The Musical Joins the MTI Family

Welcome to MTI, Trevor!

Shrek The Musical JR Now Ava

Get Ready to Wave Your Freak Flag High! License SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Today!

It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favourite ogre joins the Broadway Junior family.

@MTIEurope

Chitty flies again! We're thrilled to announce that rights to the full, 2-act version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ar… t.co/HDCiIyhcBC
@MTIEurope

Now Available: Little Miss Sunshine. Filled with warmth, humour, and a tuneful score, Little Miss Sunshine will del… t.co/G59OnGYH29
@MTIEurope

Check out the awesome new trailer for @CurveLeicester's new production of Billy Elliot the Musical. It's electric(i… t.co/h3DMxAFZhh
@MTIEurope

Xanadu is now available for licensing! #xanadu t.co/gnvZ7bSFE2
@MTIEurope

Fabulous, baby! #sisteract t.co/3AcBCG2HKx
@MTIEurope

RT @FortisTrust: Bradfields Drama Club students (and Bradfields staff!) knocked it out of the park again! On Thursday and Friday la… t.co/4eKnf10gVK
@MTIEurope

RT @PrimaryWoody: Well done Year 6! Two amazing performances of Matilda Jnr the Musical today! You were sensational! #proudteachers… t.co/oxYfSC3CZY
We're loving these gorgeous photos from @canfordschool's December production of Into the Woods at the Lanyard Theatre. What a wonderful design. We hear it was a fantastic production, so congratulations to everyone! Set design by @kbwilkins #intothewoods #schoolmusical #sondheim #theatre
View on Instagram
It's phantasmagorical - CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR is now available for licensing! Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike. Further details: https://www.mtishows.co.uk/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-jr
View on Instagram
Earlier this month, @ntpaplano enchanted audiences with Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR. We're giving the cast, crew, and director @itsjessiebooth a #curtaincall! Bravo on telling the tale as old as time #Repost @theatrephotodad #mtishows #beautyandthebeast #disneyonbroadway #taleasoldastime #disneymusical #beourguest #belle #wearebroadwayjunior #beautyandthebeastjr
View on Instagram
"December 24th. 9pm. Eastern Standard Time." Here on in -- We're putting the spotlight on Rent at @sigtheatre. Christopher Mueller and Margot Schulman #mtishows #rent #december249pmeasternstandardtime #seasonsoflove #lavieboheme #jonathanlarson
View on Instagram
Today is your last day to apply to the DreamWorks Theatricals/Musing Theatre International Emerging Writers Program! Submissions are due at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Click on our link in bio to apply! #DWTMTIEmergingWriters #mtishows #DreamWorksTheatricals #GTDI #UniTalentDev #HereYouCan [Image description: Against a sparkling blue background, a smiling animated giraffe is on the right side of the image. Next to the giraffe, blue text reads final day to apply! (submissions due 11:59 PM PT). In the upper left corner, a light blue box has text that reads DreamWorks Theatricals/Musing Theatre International Emerging Writers. The DreamWorks and MTI logos are in the lower right corner.]
View on Instagram
"The cold never bothered me anyway." It's the first day of winter, and Elsa's reign begins! Disney's Frozen JR. at @smithtownpac. Photo by @clicksbycourt Digital background by @broadwaymedia #mtishows #frozenjr #frozen #letitgo #thecoldneverbotheredmeanyway #disney #disneymusical #wintersolstice [Image description: A young woman stands onstage singing. She is wearing a sparkling blue gown. Another young woman wearing a pink cloak watches her. A blue and purple background shows a magical, frozen kingdom.] #Repost @smithtownpac "We can't wait to come back!" Audiences of all ages can't get enough of Frozen Jr. Performances NOW - January 17th! : smithtownpac.org #spac #longisland #longislandtheatre #frozenjr #frozen #anna #elsa #smithtowntheatre
View on Instagram
Take a look back at #AllTogetherNowMTI at @alltogethernowbrazil! @dennynaka Over 2,000 organizations from all 50 states and 31 countries participated in the weekend-long celebration last month. Nearly 5,000 individual performances were seen by approximately 500,000 audience members and raised over 6.2 million dollars (adjusted for local currencies) used in support of the producing organizations. Bravo to everyone! #Repost @alltogethernowbrazil WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER solistas: @gigihchris @fernanda_yafa @titokamei @pedrinho_fss @dennynaka #alltogethernowmti #mtishows #alltogethernowbrazil #highschoolmusical #wereallinthistogether
View on Instagram
"All Good Gifts All around the world! Godspell Original Off-Broadway Version, 2012 Broadway Revival Version, and Godspell JR. are now available to license globally! Shown here: @saintjoehigh's March 2021 production of Godspell. Head to our link in bio or: https://www.mtishows.com/godspell http://www.mtishows.co.uk/godspell http://www.mtishows.com.au/godspell [Image description: A group of actors are standing apart, wearing masks, with their arms crossed over their chests. Another masked actor upstage of them is wearing an orange construction vest and hard hat. Behind them, an actor stands in a rectangular case with a cross on top.] #mtishows #godspell #godspelljr #daybyday
View on Instagram
From the top of the number to the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making All Together Now! such a special event. We couldnt have made this possible without you. Take a bow! #AllTogetherNowMTI *estimated amount of money raised adjusted for local currencies*
View on Instagram
ONE MORE WEEK to Move It and get those applications in! The deadline for DreamWorks Theatricals/MTI Emerging Writers Program is 12/22! To learn more about the opportunity to share your voice with the unique perspectives of the DreamWorks team, click the link in our bio. #DWTMTIEmergingWriters#mtishows#DreamWorksTheatricals#GTDI#UniTalentDev#HereYouCan [Image Description: Against a sparkling blue background, a smiling animated zebra is sitting in the lower left corner. Next to the zebra, blue text readsApplications close in one week! (final day to apply 12/22). In the upper left corner, a light blue box has text that reads DreamWorks Theatricals/Musing Theatre International Emerging Writers. The DreamWorks and MTI logos are in the lower right corner]
View on Instagram

The Pajama Game

Concert Selections for The Pajama Game

Pricing

Show Essentials

Songs

The Pajama Game

Racing With The Clock

A New Town Is A Blue Town

I'm Not At All In Love

I'll Never Be Jealous Again

Hey There

Her Is

Sleep-Tite

Once A Year Day

Small Talk

There Once Was A Man

Steam Heat

Think Of The Time I Save

Hernando's Hideaway

Jealousy Ballet

Seven-And-A-Half Cents

The Pajama Game Finale

Upcoming

Similar Shows

Tags

Explore

Resources

Questions & Answers