Tomorrow Never Knows is a two-act musical play featuring 25 original songs that follows the lives of six individuals during two momentous days of their lives. The script includes all song lyrics and is scored for a 5-piece band. Staging, set design and directorial notes are included. Some of these features are very unique, including use of multi-media, to recreate life in the 1960s and the transition to current time.
The play is entertaining and engaging with memorable, singable tunes and creates an upbeat, fast-paced atmosphere as many members of the audience will relate to them through moments in their own lives. The appeal is multi-generational and is an instant draw for Boomers who are in that stage of their lives where they are looking back and wondering what might have been. It has a huge marketing upside with a storyline that all ages can embrace.
Act 1 is set on February 9, 1964 in the hours before Ed Sullivan introduces The Beatles on his show and forever changes the landscape of America. The primary characters are three boys and three girls who are friends in junior high in Brooklyn and are gathering in one of their basements to anxiously count down the minutes to the event.
Act 2 is decades later as the group comes together in one of the character’s penthouse apartment after years of being apart. This is a reunion of the anniversary of the very night that changed all of their lives. They are now older, wiser and somewhat damaged after life has taken them along different paths. Some have succeeded beyond their imagination, some have suffered through relationships, some have lived silent, satisfied lives. And some will find forgiveness and love once again.
Ellen B. –
“Can’t wait to see this staged! The second it’s out I expect a long run ahead.”
Kay B. –
“Really memorable characters. They came alive to me! Everyone knows one of these.”
David E. –
“Clever use of a ‘split-era’ concept featuring the same characters. Some scenes were hilarious and others brought me to tears. Love the lyrics.”
Taylor L. –
“Great characters, great storyline, great dialogue and a great opportunity to relive the magic of the early 1960s. Wish I could hear the music as I read.”
Malachi H. –
“This play captures a nearly forgotten time, except for those who lived through it. The moment the Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan, my life changed forever.”