Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein
It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches.

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.

Concert Selections for Young Frankenstein

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  • THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE BRAIN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Mel Brooks
    Lyrics by
    Mel Brooks
    Arranged by
    Glen Kelly
    Orchestrated by
    Doug Besterman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Bassoon or Alt: Bass Clarinet), 1 Horn, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Drums, Percussion, 2 Keyboards (Synth), Violins, Bass. 1 Full Score, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 20 Chorus Books.

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Questions & Answers

September 04, 2022
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Would we be permitted to change some of the libretto to make it slightly less sexually explicit?

We will be working with a secondary school cast and some aspects of the libretto are a bit inappropriate to the age range.

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May 31, 2022
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Are there modified lyrics to make this show more high school friendly?

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August 31, 2017
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There have been recent revisions to the script which have gotten wonderful reviews. Is the revised script available?
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March 12, 2017
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When I click on cast info. for young Frankenstein, I do not get the cast list and character breakdown
This would be helpful in making my decision as to play selection
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July 19, 2013
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Breakable Cup
Hello -- any ideas or places where I can get the cup that the hermit gives to the monster that is broken on stage?
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June 24, 2013
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Change the Hermit to Female?
Hello! I'm directing a production of Young Frankenstein this summer and I have a ton of talented girls (a good amount of boys too) but I'm considering changing the Hermit to a girl -- would this be weird? The option would be that she would be a SHE not a HE. This would make Frau Blucher's line at the end be a girl-on-girl line. Which I think could be funny. Thoughts???
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January 12, 2013
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Small Band?
Hey - I was wondering does anyone know if Young Frankenstein can be done with a 4 or 5 piece band?
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