JAWS: the Musical! PROGRAM
Just when you thought it was safe to go to the theater…a shark swims right into your heart.
Developmental History of “JAWS: the Musical!”
Book, Music & Lyrics by Wayne Henry
“Jaws: the Musical!” began as a three-part sketch as a through-line in a sketch comedy show at the historical Rose’s Turn in NYC’s Greenwich Village. The three acts were then put together, with reprises to fill out and connect the show. It was then chosen to be part of the Strawberry One-Act Festival, which is a 40-play elimination tournament in NYC, and it won first place!
A few years later “Jaws: the Musical!” resurfaced as part of Emerging Artists Theater’s Notes from a Page developmental reading series. Additional songs and scenes were added. After that, two weekends at the Broadway Comedy Club were booked, which quickly turned into a three month run. Since that three month run, there are new characters, scenes and songs and JAWS: the Musical! is developing into its next incarnation, a full-length 60-90 minute show.
Our sights are set on the 2025 NYC Fringe Festival and beyond. Entry and production fees, costumes, props, rehearsal space and more are needed. For that, we need your support. You can contribute to our crowdfunding campaign on INDIEGOGO. No amount is too small. We truly appreciate your generosity and support.
Musical Numbers
- “Gettin’ Out of the City”Sally, Chad, Ensemble
- “Rootinest Tootinest Mayor in the World”*Mayor Vaughn
- “Gettin’ Out of the City REPRISE”Sally
- “Fishing the Great White Way”Hooper, Quint, Brody
- “Undying Love”Quint
- “Who is this man”Jaws
- “I Always Hurt the Ones I Love”Jaws
- “At Night He Swims Home To Me”Sally
- “Gettin’ Out of the City” REPRISE”Chad, Sally
- “When a Shark Attacked My Heart”Sally, Jaws, Ensemble
- *Music by Wayne Henry, David Citron & Evie Apple
