The Pajama Game

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



The Pajama Game was awarded the 1955 Tony for Best Musical and, over half of a century later, claimed the award for Best Revival of a Musical, proving that 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 surefire crowd-pleaser and a glowing example of solid, classic musical comedy.

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  • HERNANDO'S HIDEAWAY
    From
    The Pajama Game
    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, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    Em
    Estimated duration
    3 min 47 sec
    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

  • HEY THERE
    From
    The Pajama Game
    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 (1 RECORDED)
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 32 sec
    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

  • I'LL NEVER BE JEALOUS AGAIN
    From
    The Pajama 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
    Arranged for
    2 Voices
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Instrumentation
    (3x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Flute OR Clarinet), (1x) REED 2 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 3 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Clarinet), (2x) REED 5 (Bassoon OR Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), (2x) TRUMPETS 1 & 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (3x) PERCUSSION (Bells, Drum Set, Woodblock), (1x) GUITAR, (9x) VIOLIN A/C, (8x) VIOLIN B/D, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • NEW TOWN IS A BLUE TOWN
    From
    The Pajama Game
    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 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 00 sec
    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

  • ONCE A YEAR DAY
    From
    The Pajama Game
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    CHORUS
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    7 min 05 sec
    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

  • OVERTURE ("PAJAMA GAME")
    From
    The Pajama Game
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ADLER, RICHARD
    ROSS, JERRY
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 20 sec
    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

  • STEAM HEAT
    From
    The Pajama Game
    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
    F
    Estimated duration
    4 min 28 sec
    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

  • THERE ONCE WAS A MAN
    From
    The Pajama Game
    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, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    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

Show Essentials

Book by
George AbbottGeorge Abbott
Richard BissellRichard Bissell
Music and Lyrics by
Jerry RossJerry Ross
Richard AdlerRichard Adler
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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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