The Pajama Game

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Show Essentials

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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

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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

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