Mr. Saturday Night: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Mr. Saturday Night follows the ups and downs of Buddy Young Jr., a seasoned stand-up comedian, as he reflects on his life in show business. The musical spans Buddy’s early years in vaudeville to his rise to fame on television and the challenges he faces along the way. As Buddy navigates the evolving landscape of entertainment, Mr. Saturday Night explores themes of family, ambition, and the cost of success.


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Musical Information

Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content

Musical Type: Contemporary (2021)

Cast: Small8 Roles

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 1940s, 1950s, 1990s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music: Jason Robert Brown

Lyrics: Amanda Green

Book: Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel

Based On: Mr. Saturday Night➝ (1992 film)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2022)➝


Licensing

Mr. Saturday Night is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

2020s, Aging, Based on a Movie, Broken 4th Wall, Comedic, Jazz, Marriage, Memories, Work


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