Like You Like It

Like You Like It book and lyrics by Sammy Buck, music by Daniel S. Acquisto

(9)
Productions (37)
Musical Comedy
|
120 - 130 minutes
5 W, 4 M, 4 Any (11-50 actors possible: 5-50 W, 4-50 M)
Set: Flexible.

All the world's a mall in this totally awesome musical mashup of Shakespeare and John Hughes. It's 1985 and the brand new Arden Mall is hosting a high school dance. Bookworm babe Rosalind wants to go with varsity wrestler Orlando, but she's never had the guts to talk to him. Rosalind disguises herself as a frat dude named Corey and discovers Orlando's true feelings for her. But things get tricky when "Corey" complicates the lives of three other couples at Arden. Rosalind will do anything to get Orlando, even if it means showing up at the dance as both herself and Corey. Filled with memorable '80s-inspired tunes, a hip sense of humor, and heart, it all works out like you like it if you take the biggest risk of all: being yourself. More at the Like You Like It website!

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All the world's a mall in this totally awesome musical mashup of Shakespeare and John Hughes. It's 1985 and the brand new Arden Mall is hosting a high school dance. Bookworm babe Rosalind wants to go with varsity wrestler Orlando, but she's never had the guts to talk to him. Rosalind disguises herself as a frat dude named Corey and discovers Orlando's true feelings for her. But things get tricky when "Corey" complicates the lives of three other couples at Arden. Rosalind will do anything to get Orlando, even if it means showing up at the dance as both herself and Corey. Filled with memorable '80s-inspired tunes, a hip sense of humor, and heart, it all works out like you like it if you take the biggest risk of all: being yourself. More at the Like You Like It website!

  • Musical Comedy
  • |
  • 120 - 130 minutes
  • 5 W, 4 M, 4 Any (11-50 actors possible: 5-50 W, 4-50 M)
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-064-4

Package Details

Production Packages Include

  • 14 librettos (the book and lyrics)
  • 14 Cast Script/Vocal Book
  • 2 Piano Conductor
  • 1
  • 1 orchestral set (optional) including:
    • 1 keyboard 2 score
    • 1 bass score
    • 1 drums score
    • 1 guitar score

Pricing and other details are provided during the order process. Higher quantities of some items may be purchased.

Orchestral Parts

1 keyboard 2 score
1 bass score
1 drums score
1 guitar score

Published Reviews

CRITIC'S PICK

"THIS SEASON'S BEST NEW MUSICAL . . . Excellent songs . . . Who could have imagined that good times could still be had in malls?"

Backstage

"A FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL . . . combines the thrills of High School Musical with the beloved Shakespeare comedy of errors, This high-spirited romantic comedy brings to life the Bard by way of the '80s of John Hughes' films . . . A delight, wildly successful."

Edge New York

"If Shakespeare were alive today, he would have written like this. The score is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed."

Theatremania

"Gleefully sends up the era's music."

Talking Broadway

Production History

AUG 18, 2022 - AUG 27, 2022
ORiGiN Theatrical (Hellyer College)
Burnie, TAS Australia
 ORiGiN Theatrical (Hellyer College) Burnie, TAS Australia
MAR 10, 2022 - MAR 12, 2022
Canisius College Little Theatre
Buffalo, New York United States
 Canisius College Little Theatre Buffalo, New York United States
APR 15, 2020 - APR 15, 2020
The CUBE High School
Denver, Colorado United States
 The CUBE High School Denver, Colorado United States
DEC 07, 2019 - SEP 08, 2019
Revelers Club
Greensboro, North Carolina United States
 Revelers Club Greensboro, North Carolina United States
APR 04, 2019 - APR 06, 2019
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, California United States
 Milpitas High School Milpitas, California United States
OCT 11, 2018 - OCT 13, 2018
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, Texas United States
 Huntsville High School Huntsville, Texas United States
MAY 25, 2018 - MAY 25, 2018
Dos Pueblos High School
, California United States
 Dos Pueblos High School , California United States
APR 18, 2018 - APR 22, 2018
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO United States
 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO United States
MAR 19, 2018 - APR 19, 2018
Leigh High School
Campbell, CA United States
 Leigh High School Campbell, CA United States
JAN 20, 2018 - JAN 20, 2018
Leigh High School
San Jose, CA United States
 Leigh High School San Jose, CA United States
SEP 29, 2017 - SEP 30, 2017
Clifton College
Francistown, Botswana
 Clifton College Francistown, Botswana
SEP 08, 2017 - SEP 15, 2017
Leigh High School
San Jose, CA United States
 Leigh High School San Jose, CA United States
MAY 25, 2017 - MAY 26, 2017
N/A
Colombo, Sri Lanka
 N/A Colombo, Sri Lanka
APR 13, 2017 - APR 22, 2017
Royal High School Drama
Simi Valley, CA United States
 Royal High School Drama Simi Valley, CA United States
AUG 26, 2016 - AUG 27, 2016
Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma, WA United States
 Tacoma Little Theatre Tacoma, WA United States
JAN 10, 2015 - JAN 25, 2015
Village Theatre KIDSTAGE
Issaquah, WA United States
 Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Issaquah, WA United States
APR 23, 2014 - APR 23, 2014
54 Below Concert
New York, NY United States
 54 Below Concert New York, NY United States
JAN 09, 2014 - JAN 25, 2014
Kidstage at Village Theatre
Issaquah, WA United States
 Kidstage at Village Theatre Issaquah, WA United States
APR 27, 2012 - MAY 06, 2012
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY United States
 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY United States
NOV 11, 2011 - NOV 19, 2011
Dos Pueblos High School
Santa Barbara, CA United States
 Dos Pueblos High School Santa Barbara, CA United States
SEP 06, 2011 - SEP 06, 2011
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI United States
 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI United States
JUL 23, 2011 - JUL 24, 2011
Broadway Workshop Children’s Musical Theatre Festival
New York, NY United States
 Broadway Workshop Children’s Musical Theatre Festival New York, NY United States
MAY 29, 2010 - MAY 29, 2010
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY United States
 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY United States
JUN 05, 2009 - JUN 08, 2009
Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance
Roosevelt Island, NY United States
 Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance Roosevelt Island, NY United States
MAY 11, 2009 - MAY 11, 2009
NY Theatre Barn Untitled 3D
New York, NY United States
 NY Theatre Barn Untitled 3D New York, NY United States
OCT 19, 2008 - NOV 09, 2008
Gallery Players
Brooklyn, NY United States
 Gallery Players Brooklyn, NY United States
MAY 04, 2008 - MAY 05, 2008
Altamont High School
Birmingham, AL United States
 Altamont High School Birmingham, AL United States
JUN 28, 2007 - JUL 01, 2007
Theatre Under the Stars (with Sam Houston State University)
Houston, TX United States
 Theatre Under the Stars (with Sam Houston State University) Houston, TX United States
NOV 01, 2006 - NOV 06, 2006
Cardiff International Musical Theatre Festival
Cardiff, WAL United States
 Cardiff International Musical Theatre Festival Cardiff, WAL United States
AUG 19, 2005 - AUG 19, 2005
Dos Pueblos High School Broadway Beginnings
Santa Barbara, CA United States
 Dos Pueblos High School Broadway Beginnings Santa Barbara, CA United States
SEP 26, 2004 - OCT 02, 2004
New York Musical Theatre Festival
New York, NY United States
 New York Musical Theatre Festival New York, NY United States
AUG 16, 2004 - AUG 18, 2004
McCadden Theatre Reading
Los Angeles, CA United States
 McCadden Theatre Reading Los Angeles, CA United States
AUG 17, 2003 - AUG 17, 2003
Village Theatre Village Originals
Issaquah, WA United States
 Village Theatre Village Originals Issaquah, WA United States
MAR 28, 2003 - MAR 30, 2003
NYU Steinhardt Schoolt (Reading)
New York, NY United States
 NYU Steinhardt Schoolt (Reading) New York, NY United States
SEP 22, 2002 - SEP 22, 2002
NAMT In The Wings Showcase
New York, NY United States
 NAMT In The Wings Showcase New York, NY United States
MAR 19, 2002 - APR 09, 2002
ASCAP Workshop
New York, NY United States
 ASCAP Workshop New York, NY United States
DEC 03, 2001 - DEC 03, 2001
Musical Mondays at Century Center (Workshop)
New York, NY United States
 Musical Mondays at Century Center (Workshop) New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
APR 23, 2014 - APR 23, 2014
54 Below Concert
New York, NY United States
 54 Below Concert New York, NY United States
MAY 11, 2009 - MAY 11, 2009
NY Theatre Barn Untitled 3D
New York, NY United States
 NY Theatre Barn Untitled 3D New York, NY United States
OCT 19, 2008 - NOV 09, 2008
Gallery Players
Brooklyn, NY United States
 Gallery Players Brooklyn, NY United States
NOV 01, 2006 - NOV 06, 2006
Cardiff International Musical Theatre Festival
Cardiff, WAL United States
 Cardiff International Musical Theatre Festival Cardiff, WAL United States
SEP 26, 2004 - OCT 02, 2004
New York Musical Theatre Festival
New York, NY United States
 New York Musical Theatre Festival New York, NY United States
AUG 16, 2004 - AUG 18, 2004
McCadden Theatre Reading
Los Angeles, CA United States
 McCadden Theatre Reading Los Angeles, CA United States
AUG 17, 2003 - AUG 17, 2003
Village Theatre Village Originals
Issaquah, WA United States
 Village Theatre Village Originals Issaquah, WA United States
SEP 22, 2002 - SEP 22, 2002
NAMT In The Wings Showcase
New York, NY United States
 NAMT In The Wings Showcase New York, NY United States
MAR 19, 2002 - APR 09, 2002
ASCAP Workshop
New York, NY United States
 ASCAP Workshop New York, NY United States
DEC 03, 2001 - DEC 03, 2001
Musical Mondays at Century Center (Workshop)
New York, NY United States
 Musical Mondays at Century Center (Workshop) New York, NY United States

Awards (4)

Winner, Global Search for New Musicals 2006

Outstanding Production of a Musical, New York Innovative Theatre Award (2009)

New Voices Prize (2004)

Runner-Up, NYMF Golden NYMFette (2004)

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