Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis

Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream is a comedic jukebox musical about Denny Varney, who hopes to win Big Whopper Radio’s “Dream of a Lifetime” talent contest with his singing group. As the group works toward its big break, Lois arrives: the daughter of the owner of Big Stuff Auto, the group’s sponsor. Her arrival sparks new crushes, romance, and rivalry, especially once Duke, a heartthrob mechanic and the group’s newest member, enters the picture.


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Musical Information

Musical Type

Cast

Genre

Music Genres

Doo-Wop, Pop

Acts

Two Acts

Setting (Time)

Setting (Place)

USA

Themes


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Various

Book: Roger Bean


Cast Albums

Original Cast Recording (2026)➝


Licensing

Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

USA/Canada Licensing Options


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