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)
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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Last Reviewed: April 1, 2026
