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See Rock City and Other Destinations: Scenic Route

Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 4m

Adam Mathias, Brad Alexander

The High School Edition of See Rock City & Other Destinations
See Rock City & Other Destinations is a contemporary musical about connections missed and made at tourist destinations across America.

See Rock City and Other Destinations: Scenic Route

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Teen (Age 14 - 18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 2008 Richard Rogers Award
    Winner! 2007 Jerry Bock Award
    Winner! 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical
    Nominee: Six 2011 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music
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Summary

The Scenic Route of See Rock City & Other Destinations is a school version of the original musical that has been adapted to be more community-friendly. Most of the original script remains unchanged with the exception of the Coney Island scene/songs. Much of the language has been changed to suit more youthful audiences and performers. The original version contains a glossary of the suggested terms that can be substituted in lieu of curse words; this edition applies these changes, making this musical an ideal choice for schools and other youth-based performing groups.

A wanderer believes his destiny is written on rooftops along the North Carolina Interstate. A young man yearns to connect with intelligent life in Roswell, New Mexico. A woman at the Alamo steps out of the shadow of her grandparents' idealized romance to take a chance on love. Three estranged sisters cruise to Glacier Bay to scatter their father's ashes. Two high school boys face unexpected fears in the Coney Island Spook House. A terrified bride-to-be ponders taking the leap... over Niagara Falls.

With a book full of humor and humanity, and a score that incorporates pop, rock, folk and more, each story builds on the last to create a vivid travelogue of Americans learning to overcome their fears and expectations in order to connect.

History
See Rock City & Other Destinations premiered off-Broadway at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street on July 22nd, 2010 in a production by Transport Group, under the direction of Jack Cummings III and music direction of Justin Hatchimonji.
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Performing Groups

JESS - A twenty-something traveler. He's been on the road as long as he can remember.
DODI - A small-town Carolina waitress. She's never left the state.
EVAN - A twenty-something loner. No money, no girlfriend, no job- but he hasn't given up hope.
LAUREN - A thirty-year-old teacher from Fredericksburg. She's single.
GRAMPY - Lauren's beloved grandfather. He suffered a stroke a few years ago that left him unable to walk or speak.
DEMPSEY - A thirty-something professional. He's a divorce lawyer, but he hates it, if that makes it any better.
LILY - Judy and Claire's younger sister. She just wants her sisters to get along.
JUDY - Lily and Claire's sister. She's emotional.
CLAIRE - Lily and Judy's sister. She just wants to get this over with.
CUTTER - A prep-school teen. He's the "bad kid."
RICK - A prep-school teen. He's Cutter's best friend.
KATE - A bride. She's not ready- or is she?
TOUR GUIDE - A tour guide. He's determined to give Kate a little push.
WAITER
SUBWAY CONDUCTOR
FREAK SHOW BARKER
CARNEY

Expandable to 7m, 6f

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“An excellent and moving new musical... It's also beautiful, it's hopeful, and it's – in the best sense of the word – sweet." – The New York Observer

“The music by Brad Alexander with lyrics by Mathias is consistently lovely. The songs are polished and catchy displaying the composers' gift for writing tunes that are both versatile and genuinely moving.” – NY-1

“The musical's genuine heart and humor simply transports audiences.” – TheatreMania

“For anyone who loves musical theater, See Rock City & Other Destinations is relevant, entertaining, and worth going out of your way to see.” – Rural Intelligence

ON BREAKING CHARACTER

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May 21, 2015

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by Courtney Kochuba
October 31, 2014

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Music

Rock City
JESS, DODI
1. “Rock City” – Jess
2. “I Can Tell” – Dodi & Jess
3. “Mile After Mile” – Dodi & Jess

33.39 N, 104.53 W – 10:34 p.m.
EVAN
4. “We Are Not Alone” – Evan

The Alamo
LAUREN, GRAMPY, DEMPSEY
5. “All There Is To Say” – Lauren
6. “Grampy’s Song” – Grampy

33.39 N, 104.53 W – 2:15 a.m.
EVAN
7. “We Are Not Alone (Reprise)” – Evan

Glacier Bay
LILY, JUDY, CLAIRE, WAITER
8. “Three Fair Queens” – Lily, Claire & Judy

33.39 N, 104.53 W – 4:06 a.m.
EVAN
9. “Here” – Evan

Coney Island
CUTTER, RICK, CONDUCTOR, BARKER, CARNEY
10. “Q Train to Coney Island” – Cutter & Rick
11. “You Are My...” – Cutter & Rick
12. “Dark Ride” – Cutter & Rick

Niagara Falls
KATE, TOUR GUIDE, ENSEMBLE
14. “Niagara Falls: The Tour” – Tour Guide, Kate & Company
15. “What Am I Afraid Of?” – Kate
16. “Some People Do/Finale” – Tour Guide, Kate & Company

  • Musical Style Pop/Rock, Folk
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Adam Mathias

Adam Mathias

Adam Mathias is an award-winning musical theatre writer. His musical See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander, enjoyed an extended run off-Broadway in 2010 and earned him the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical (also nominated for Outsta ...

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Brad Alexander

Brad Alexander

Brad Alexander is the composer of See Rock City & Other Destinations (published by Samuel French), winner of the 2011 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and recipient of six Drama Desk nominations, including Outstanding Music, the Richard Rodgers Award from T ...

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