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Howard Crabtree's When Pigs Fly
Musical Revue / Cabaret, Comedy / 5m
Conceived by Howard Crabtree and Mark Waldrop
Sketches and Lyrics by Mark Waldrop
Music by Dick Gallagher
In this side-splitting musical extravaganza by the creators of Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo!, new heights of hilarity are achieved in a series of outrageous skits celebrating gay life and creating an opportunity for uproarious, over-the-top costumes.
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Cast Size
5m -
Duration
105 Minutes -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
Winner! 1997 Drama Desk Award for Best Musical Revue
Winner! 1997 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical
Winner! 1997 Obie Award, SPecial Citation for Howard Crabtree’s Book
Details
Summary
In this side-splitting musical extravaganza by the creators of Howard Crabtree’s Whoop Dee Doo!, new heights of hilarity are achieved in a series of outrageous skits celebrating gay life and creating an opportunity for uproarious, over-the-top costumes. The vibrant score includes huge production numbers like “Over the Top” and “Wear Your Vanity With Pride,” along with the heartbreaking ballad “Laughing Matters,” which Bette Midler famously recorded on her album Bathhouse Betty.
History
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Features Elaborate/High-Volume Costumes
- Duration 105 Minutes
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Media
“A good old-fashioned revue given a gay new-fashioned twist!” – New York Post
“Crabtree’s creations send When Pigs Fly soaring to silly heights… Waldrop’s lyrics are skillful and funny.” – New York Daily News
“A good old-fashioned revue given a gay new-fashioned twist and the kind of fantasticated costumes that could have your eyes out on stalks… Gallagher's music is glitter bright and tuneful.” – New York Post
“Exceptionally cheerful… [with] enough hilarity, wit and outre humor to evoke that era when bright, irreverent revues were commonplace on Broadway… This show works.” – The New York Times
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Orchestra Size Piano Only
Licensing & Materials
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Music Rentals
Scripts
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Authors
Howard Crabtree
Mark Waldrop
Winner of the Edward Kleban Award for lyrics, Mark Waldrop wrote lyrics for the acclaimed 75th Anniversary edition of Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular, which he also scripted. He has continued to write all new lyrics and dialogue for the show from then to the pre ...