Damn Yankees

Damn Yankees
Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway sendup of love and the American pastime.



Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.

Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a homerun hit, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. The perfect choice for a high school's spring musical or community theatre production, Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.

Concert Selections for Damn Yankees

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  • GAME
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Richard Adler
    Jerry Ross
    Lyrics by
    Richard Adler
    Jerry Ross
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    4 min 05 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 8 Violin B-D, 7 Violin A-C, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, 2 Horns, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 20 vocal books

  • GOODBYE, OLD GIRL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute ,Piccolo), 2 Reed 2(Flute, Clarinet), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violn B, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Bells, Sandpaper, Xylo, Cymb, Timp), 2 Piano/ Conductor, 2 Chorus books

  • HEART
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet 1), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet 2, 1 Reed 4(Clarinet 3), 1 English horn, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Opt Alto sax 1, 1 Opt Alto sax 2, 1 Opt Tenor sax 1, 1 Opt Tenor sax 2, 1 Opt Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 ViolinAC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Drum(Drum set), 1 Vocal, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

  • OVERTURE ("DAMN YANKEES")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 58 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 English Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Sax 1, 1 Alto Sax 2, 1 Tenor Sax 1, 1 Tenor Sax 2, 1 Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3(Bass Trombone), 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B&D, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Drum Set), 2 Piano/Conductor

  • SHOELESS JOE FROM HANNIBAL, MO
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 BOYS VOICE, MENS CHORUS
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    4 min 46 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1(Piccolo), 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarient 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bass clarient, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar(Banjo), 3 Percussion(Wood block ,Snare drum, Bass drum, T.T., Cymb), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • SIX MONTHS OUT OF EVERY YEAR
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    4 min 55 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Drums, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano/Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    2 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 9 Violin A-C, 8 Violin B-D, 1 Guitar, 2 Horn, 1 Reed 1, Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Piano Vocal Scores, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 3 Percussion

  • WHATEVER LOLA WANTS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    B♭m
    Estimated duration
    3 min 49 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Clarinet), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(English horn),1 Reed 4(Bass clarinet), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 1 Opt.Tenor sax, 1 Opt.Baritone sax, 1 Horn 1, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 10 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar

  • WHO'S GOT THE PAIN?
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    6 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet Alto), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet Tenor), 2 Reed 4(B Clarinet Tenor), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet Baritone), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin A&C, 8 Violin B, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar

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Questions & Answers

November 24, 2024
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Is it possible to get materials for the 1994 revival version?

Interested in the changes made to the script for the 1994 revival and wondering if that is a possibility to stage.

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October 22, 2016
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I ordered a logo pack and we paid for our licensing, but I cannot find where we can download the files, or instructions about where to download them. Where are they located?
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March 02, 2010
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Magic Cigarette for Damn Yankees
Does anyone know where I can get the "magic" cigarette for Mr. Applegate to use in Damn Yankees?
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