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Saturday’s Warrior • the Classic LDS Musical

Saturday’s Warrior • the Classic LDS Musical

Book and Lyrics by Doug Stewart

Music by Lex de Azevedo

While God’s kingdom has been established on the earth in times past …
This time is different.
The prophetic promise is that this time God’s kingdom will not be lost but will overcome the world.
The final restoration of God’s kingdom has commenced with unprecedented power and is being sustained by that same spiritual power and something more …

Reserved to come forth in these last days and labor for our Father and His Son are some of the most valiant and noble of our Father’s sons and daughters.

…you are these valiant and noble souls of our Father! You are the strength of the Lord’s house, His warriors! And because of your personal history, you were entrusted to come to the earth in these last days to do again what you did before —
— to once again choose good over evil, exercise exceedingly great faith, and perform good works —
and to do so in behalf of the kingdom of God on the earth and your fellowman!

It is our sacred responsibility as parents and leaders of this rising generation to bring them to the Savior.

While some of the doctrinal approaches found in Saturday’s Warrior have been questioned, the power of the message, the truth of testimony shared — of family unity, of a Savior who loves us and wants us with Him again — is undeniable. The show is an icon.  It is a powerful testimony-starter for those new to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a unique and compelling testimony-maintainer for any who just need a boost; and for those who may have temporarily lost their way, like Jimmy Flinders, it is moving and persuasive in showing an individual’s worth to God, and a way back to him through a family and belief and Faith in the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Available in TWO Versions:

  • The Original 1974 Production Version

  • The 1999 25th Anniversary  Production Version

PLAY DETAILS:

  • 9M 8F (including 5 children + choir and ensemble members)
  • About 2 hours
  • Contemporary Costumes
  • Several simple settings OR a Unit Set representing different locations
  • ORDER #2078 (and 2078.2)

VIDEO:

The music, the story — everything you remember can be produced by your own theatre group or Church unit. Here is a video (from YouTube) just to remind you what the story is really about.

(NOTE: The musical arrangements for this video clip are from the 1999 25th Anniversary Productions version of the score.)

 

PERUSAL MATERIALS — 1974 Version

  • The SCRIPT PERUSAL PAGES1974 file (in PDF format) is available here: Saturday’sWarriorPERUSAL
  • The Original Cast CD is available on download from iTunes (Download is $9.99)
  • The Original Cast CD is also available for download from Deseret Book ($16.98)
  • We hope to have the physical CD available soon.

MINUS TRACKS

  • ACT I

    1. Saturday’s Warrior (SW LYRICS in PDF format)
    2. Circle of Our Love
    3. Pulling Together
    4. Humble Way
    5. Humble Way (Reprise 1)
    6. Sailing On
    7. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 1)
    8. Flight 231 Announcement
    9. Will I Wait for You (Part 1)
    10. Flight 231, Last Call
    11. Will I Wait for You (Part 2))
    12. TV Announcer
    13. Daddy’s Nose
    14. Zero Population
    15. Didn’t We Love Him?
    16. Line Upon  Line
    17. He’s Just a Friend (Part 1)
    18. He’s Just a Friend (Part 2)
    19. He’s Just a Friend (Part 3) /Dear John
    20. Paper Dream
    21. Paper Dream / Circle of Our Love (Reprise 1)
    22. Summer of Fair Weather
    23. Didn’t we Love Him (Reprise 1)
    24. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 2)

    ACT II

    1. Entr’acte – Sailing On
    2. Pulling Together (Reprise 1)
    3. Line Upon Line (Reprise 1)
    4. Voices
    5. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 3)
    6. Brace Me Up
    7. Brace Me Up Production Number
    8. Pulling Together (Reprise 2)
    9. Paper Dream (Reprise 2)
    10. Humble Way (Reprise 2)
    11. Feelings of Forever
    12. Flight 608 Arrival Announcement
    13. Wally Kettle Announcement
    14. Circle of Our Love (Reprise 2)
    15. Saturday’s Warrior Finale

SONG SAMPLES4 selections From the Original Cast Album

CONTACT US FOR REHEARSAL MATERIALS and PRODUCTION LICENSING:

1974 Production Version

  • We will need the following information about you and your producing group: 1) Name of Group, 2) address of group/theatre, 3) Your Name, 4) Your address and all contact information, 5) title and fees paid for last musical produced, 6) # of seats in your theatre, 7) Ticket prices, 8) number and dates of performances intended; (THIS INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED THROUGH FILLING OUT THE PERFORMANCE LICENSE APPLICATION.)

  • Use the Performance License Application: No production rights can be granted until this application is filled out and sent to us. This is a filler form that after you click “SUBMIT” will send directly to our email address. Response averages 2-3 business days.

  • In the following US States only: Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington — apply directly to us through the Perf License App
  • For licensing in other states of the United States, and countries around the world, please email us and we will get you to the proper licensing agent.
  • Or call us at: 801-550-7741

 

  • PRODUCTION PACKAGE RENTAL1974 (Required): Order #2078p — $115.00 (PDF will be emailed to you(no shipping. ) You will be licensed to duplicate what you need for your cast and staff from the PDFs, and must destroy ALL copies following your production run)
      • SCRIPT1974 — PDF — ($50.00)
      • PIANO VOCAL SCORE1974 — PDF ($65.00)



        • PERFORMANCETRAKS RENTAL1974 (Minus-Tracks) (Recommended, but optional)  — #2087j — $200.00 (will be made available for download through Google Docs) Also must be destroyed following your performance run. (These tracks have the Choir recorded on them.) (The show can be done with Piano only, but we feel that is not optimum)



       

        • PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES (for each and every performance before a live audience) Quoted on application
          • 1st Performance Royalty1974 — 2087d for LDS Ward, Stake, Branch
          • 2nd Performance Royalty1974 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e for LDS Ward, Stake, Branch

     

          • 1st Performance Royalty1974 — 2087d for Community/College Theatres
          • 2nd Performance Royalty1974 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e for Community/College Theatres

     

          • 1st Performance Royalty1974 — 2087d for Youth Theatres
          • 2nd Performance Royalty1974 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e for Youth Theatres

     

    PERUSAL MATERIALS — 1999 Version

        • The PERUSAL PAGES1999 file (in PDF format) is available here: Saturday’sWarrior1999PERUSAL (coming soon)
        • The 25th Anniversary Cast CD will be available for download and a physical copy soon
        • The Saturday’s Warrior Millennium Edition [Movie] is available from Deseret Book (DVD only $17.95) DVD/CD $24.95)

    Minus Tracks

    ACT I

    1. Saturday’s Warrior
    2. Pulling Together
    3. Humble Way (Part 1)
    4. Bell, Cue for Elder Green
    5. Humble Way (Part 2, with finger snap, claps)
    6. Circle of Our Love
    7. Sailing On
    8. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 1)
    9. Flight 231 Announcement
    10. Will I Wait for You (Part 1)
    11. Flight 231, Last Call
    12. Will I Wait for You (Part 2)
    13. Daddy’s Nose
    14. Zero Population
    15. Didn’t We Love Him?
    16. Line Upon  Line
    17. He’s Just a Friend (Part 1)
    18. He’s Just a Friend (Part 2)
    19. He’s Just a Friend (Part 3)  / Dear John
    20. Paper Dream
    21. Paper Dream / Circle of Our Love (Reprise 1)
    22. Summer of Fair Weather
    23. Didn’t we Love Him (Reprise 1)
    24. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 2)

    ACT II

    1. Entr’acte – Sailing On
    2. Pulling Together (Reprise 1)
    3. Line Upon Line (Reprise 1)
    4. Voices
    5. Saturday’s Warrior (Reprise 3)
    6. Brace Me Up / Brace Me Up Production Number
    7. Pulling Together (Reprise 2)
    8. Paper Dream (Reprise 2)
    9. Humble Way (Reprise 2)
    10. Feelings of Forever
    11. Flight 608 Arrival Announcement
    12. Wally Kettle Announcement
    13. Circle of Our Love (Reprise 2)
    14. Saturday’s Warrior Finale
    15. Curtain Call

    SONG SAMPLES 4 selections From the 25th Anniversary Cast Album

  • CONTACT US FOR REHEARSAL MATERIALS and PRODUCTION LICENSING:

    1999 Production Version

        • We will need the following information about you and your producing group: 1) Name of Group, 2) address of group/theatre, 3) Your Name, 4) Your address and all contact information, 5) title and fees paid for last musical produced, 6) # of seats in your theatre, 7) Ticket prices, 8) number and dates of performances intended; (THIS INFORMATION CAN BE PROVIDED THROUGH FILLING OUT THE PERFORMANCE LICENSE APPLICATION.)

        • Use the Performance License Application: No production rights can be granted until this application is filled out and sent to us. This is a filler form that after you click “SUBMIT” will send directly to our email address. Response averages 2-3 business days.

        • In the following US States only: Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington — apply directly to us through the Perf License App
        • For licensing in other states of the United States, and countries around the world, please email us and we will get you to the proper licensing agent.

    Or call us at: 801-550-7741

     

        • PRODUCTION PACKAGE RENTAL1999 (Required): Order #2078p2 — $115.00 (PDF will be emailed to you(no shipping. ) You will be licensed to duplicate what you need for your cast and staff from the PDFs, and must destroy ALL copies following your production run)
          • SCRIPT1999 — PDF — ($50.00)
          • PIANO VOCAL SCORE1999 — PDF ($65.00)

     




          • PERFORMANCETRAKS1999 (Minus-Tracks) (Recommended, but optional)  — #2087j2 — $200.00 (will be made available for download through Google Docs) Also must be destroyed following your performance run. (These tracks have the Choir recorded on them.) (The show can be done with Piano only, but we feel that is not optimum)

     




        • PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES (for each and every performance before a live audience) Quoted on application
          • 1st Performance Royalty1999 — 2078d2 for LDS Ward, Stake, Branch
          • 2nd Performance Royalty1999 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e2 for LDS Ward, Stake, Branch
          • 1st Performance Royalty1999 — 2087d2 for Community/College Theatres
          • 2nd Performance Royalty1999 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e2
          • 1st Performance Royalty1999 — 2087d2 for Youth Theatres
          • 2nd Performance Royalty199 (for each and every other performance) — 2087e2 for Youth Theatres

    RECENT PRODUCTIONS:

        • Queen’s Creek Performing Arts Center — Fall 2018
        • Citrus Heights California LDS Stake — 2016
        • S.C.E.R.A. Showhouse in Orem Utah — 2016
        • New motion picture of the musical released — early 2016
        • Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Mesa, Arizona — June of 2014

    THE PRODUCTION HISTORY OF SATURDAY’S WARRIOR:

        • 1998-1999—25th Anniversary Western States Tour Production
        • 1989—Saturday’s Warrior video released by independent company
        • 1980 to present– Productions are staged in 37 states as well as Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa and South America.  Four touring companies.  250 LDS Stake Productions; 56 community theatre productions. Throughout its life, Saturday’s Warrior has played in over 300 Cities, to an audience approaching 2 million people.
        • 1977 to 1979—Warrior continues to tour the seven western states.  Rights to produce the show are granted to LDS Stakes in other parts of the country and world.
        • 1976—California and Utah companies tour show for a second year.  Ricks College Theatre Department produces show and tours it throughout Idaho and Northwest.
        • 1975—Omega Productions forms two touring companies.  The California Company tours to every major city in the Northwest, California, Nevada, and Arizona, playing to 150,000.  The Utah company opens in the spring at Spanish Fork High School, playing 48 sold-out performances, then moves on to Salt Lake for the summer, where it  plays 86 shows at the old South High.  Total attendance for Utah shows is 192,000.
        • 1974 (fall)—Lex de Azevedo and Doug Stewart form Omega Productions, in order to tour the show.  First professional production is held at Pasadena High School (1800 Seats), where it plays 21 sold-out performances.
        • 1974 (summer)—So. California Chatsworth LDS Stake Produces musical at the Forest Lawn Auditorium.  Cast members include King Family & other professional LDS entertainers, who are later featured on the original cast album.
        • 1974 (spring)—BYU Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts produces musical as part of their season.  Directed by Harold Oaks, it plays to standing room audiences, and has to be extended.
        • 1973— Saturday’s Warrior has “workshop” production as part of annual Utah Playwriting Contest (Sponsored by Utah Arts Council).  Doug Stewart’s script wins First Place.

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