{"id":8930,"date":"2019-07-17T20:19:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T20:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=8930"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:30:05","slug":"the-dance-%e2%80%a2-a-classic-lds-musical","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=8930","title":{"rendered":"The Dance \u2022 A Classic LDS Musical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Book and Lyrics by <a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=4006\"><strong>Carol Lynn Pearson<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Music by <a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=9067\"><strong>J.A.C. Redford<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(For production by Professional Groups, College\/University Groups, Community Groups, LDS Church Groups)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>A Timeless Musical Classic!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Come to the dance and meet: Couple #1 \u2014 Neil and Karen \u201cthe perfect married couple\u201d to everyone but themselves; Couple #2 \u2014 Howard, still searching for \u201cthe right one\u201d 14 years after his mission, and Alison, a recently divorced mother of three; \u2018Couple\u2019 #3 \u2014 Brad, 18, and suffering from his first broken heart, and Janet, an unclaimed jewel of 23. \u201cYou come to the dance \u2018cause there\u2019s a chance that something good might, just might, happen <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2068008147\"><span class=\"aQJ\">tonight<\/span><\/span>\u201d is part of a lyric from the opening song of this LDS classic.<\/p>\n<p>This is the musical that was the basis for the recent film THE DANCE, written &amp; directed by McKay Daines, with additional material provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=935\">Elizabeth Hansen<\/a> (One of our authors),\u00a0 and starring Michael Flynn &amp; K. C. Clyde<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>PLAY DETAILS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3M (1tenor, 1 baritone, 1 bass\/baritone) 3W (2 sopranos, 1 alto)<\/li>\n<li>One open setting<\/li>\n<li>About 90 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order #2036<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>REVIEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThe music, written by J.A.C. Redford, was subtle, adding dimension to the different characters\u201d<\/em> &#8212; The Daily Universe.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cA sensitive, realistic look at life, love and marriage. Pearson has successfully interwoven laughter and tears to create dialogue that is painfully honest.\u201d<\/em> &#8212; Karlene Davis, Central Utah Journal.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe Dance is sincere, realistic and very entertaining. You will be amazed at how much you have in common with these people.\u201d<\/em> &#8212; Joseph Walker, The Deseret News.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Available for ALL producing groups.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>PERUSAL MATERIALS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Perusal Pages<\/strong> file in PDF form contains the first half of this musical:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DancePERUSAL.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18790\" src=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Perusal-Script-300x94.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"220\" height=\"69\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>SONG LIST<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>You Come To The Dance<\/li>\n<li>I Tried<\/li>\n<li>Do You Take This Man?<\/li>\n<li>My Eternal Girl \/ Send Me A Man<\/li>\n<li>The Girl I Used To Be<\/li>\n<li>Be A Man<\/li>\n<li>The Dance Director<\/li>\n<li>May I Have This Dance?<\/li>\n<li>Love Lingers<\/li>\n<li>Always The M.C.<\/li>\n<li>The Tap Dance<\/li>\n<li>I\u2019m Okay<\/li>\n<li>May I Have This Dance? (reprise) &amp; You Come To The Dance (reprise)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>SONG SAMPLES (on the CD page)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Original Cast Album<\/strong> of the Dance is available <a title=\"The Dance \u2014 Premiere Recording CD\" href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?p=8942\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a> for <strong>$14.99<\/strong> (+ shipping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>REHEARSAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amateur Performance License<\/strong> can be granted by filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?page_id=8530\"><strong>Performance License Application: <\/strong><\/a>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 &#8220;SUBMIT&#8221; will send directly to our email address. Response averages 2-3 business days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Script<\/strong> in PDF format &#8212; Order #<strong>2036a<\/strong> : <em><strong>$25.00<\/strong><\/em> (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)<br \/>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"paypal\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"EQJFKL99WD6HW\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vocal Book<\/strong> &#8212; none available (Vocal parts are in the Piano-Vocal Score)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piano-Vocal Score<\/strong> in PDF format<em> &#8212; Order #<strong>2036c : $25.00 <\/strong><\/em>(from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)<br \/>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"paypal\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"YEUTG9TS6WJ9J\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Performance Ward\/Stake\/Amateur\/Educational Royalty<\/strong> &#8212; Order #<strong>2036d<\/strong> : for the only performance or the first performance in a series of related performances. (<em><strong>QUOTED ONLY UPON APPLICATION<\/strong>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Performance Ward\/Stake\/Amateur\/Educational Royalty<\/strong> &#8212; Order #<strong>2036e :\u00a0<\/strong>for the only performance or the first performance in a series of related performances. (<em><strong>QUOTED ONLY UPON APPLICATION<\/strong>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Orchestrations<\/strong> (Bass, 2nd Piano, Alto Sax and Drum parts in PDF format) &#8212; <strong>2036h:<\/strong> <strong>$125.00 <\/strong>rental fee.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"paypal\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"M7C5UM5L2Y2BW\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>PerformanceTraks<\/strong><\/em> CD (for the rehearsal and performance period) &#8212; Order <strong>2036j:<\/strong> <strong>$100.00 <\/strong>(includes shipping)<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\" target=\"paypal\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><br \/>\n<input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"AGPKXUPS4QCWG\" \/><br \/>\n<input alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_cart_LG.gif\" type=\"image\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><em><strong>NOTE ON SHEET MUSIC OF INDIVIDUAL SONGS:<\/strong> If you are looking for sheet music for a particular song from the show, we can make that available to you for a small fee. We have had a lot of demand for this and, while we love to make the big bucks, we would prefer to just meet you needs and get you the song you want at a more nominal price, which in the end is better for you and easier for us.\u00a0<\/em><\/form>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professional Performance License<\/strong> can be granted by filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/?page_id=8530\"><strong>Performance License Application: <\/strong><\/a>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 &#8220;SUBMIT&#8221; will send directly to our email address. Response averages 2-3 business days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>PRODUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Adapted into a non-musical film in 2008<\/li>\n<li>Production records lost<\/li>\n<li>Professional Premiere in Salt Lake City<\/li>\n<li>Premiere at Brigham Young University &#8212; 1983<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From the catalog of<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Zion-Theatricals-Logo-2-Tall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1128 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Zion-Theatricals-Logo-2-Tall-153x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Zion-Theatricals-Logo-2-Tall-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/leicesterbaytheatricals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Zion-Theatricals-Logo-2-Tall.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book and Lyrics by Carol Lynn Pearson Music by J.A.C. 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