A Joyous Celebration of the 70s!
Conceived by Rick Seeber
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through 10 years of ground-breaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies, 8-Track is a fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century. This Baby Boomers’ dream come true features the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Labelle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, KC and the Sunshine Band, and many, many more. Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert!
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Act I
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Act II
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Best of My Love
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Hooked On a Feeling (Ooga Chucka)
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I Want You Back
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One Toke Over the Line
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Where Do I Begin/American Pie
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Car Wash
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Close to You/We've Only Just Begun
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Convoy/Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover
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Desiderata
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I Write the Songs
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Get Ready
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Until You Come Back to Me
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I Am Woman
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Your Song
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Alone Again Naturally
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Desperado
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Everything Is Beautiful
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Ooh Child
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War
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The Hustle
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Peace Train
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Get Down Tonight
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Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree
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Shake, Shake, Shake (Shake Your Booty)
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Takin' It to the Streets
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Feelings
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What's Goin' On
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You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
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Mama Told Me Not to Come
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Y.M.C.A.
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Brick House
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Le Freak
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Make It with You
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We Are Family
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Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe
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Cantina Band
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Lady Marmalade
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Bohemian Rhapsody
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The Morning After
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Stayin' Alive
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I'm Not in Love
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I Will Survive
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Just the Way You Are
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Dim All the Lights
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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Whenever I Call You Friend
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Afternoon Delight
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Best of My Love
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Smoke from a Distant Fire
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Na Na Hey Hey
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Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
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You Light Up My Life
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Midnight Blue
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Don't Cry Out Loud
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The Letter
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"Superb! Two hours of pulsating pleasure. The cast bubbles, preens, stomps, struts, cavorts, and, in sum, delivers on every level. Gather your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you can find on the street who appears to be in need of a good time...and hustle on down. One hell of a lot of fun!" –Brooks Newspapers
"8-Track is an electric...energetic...powerful good time!" –The Los Angeles Times
"A wildly-exciting revelation!" –The Connecticut Post
"An infectious, joyous celebration!" –Minneapolis Star Tribune
"A baby boomer's dream come true!" –Saint Paul Pioneer Press
"Superb...first-rate...undeniably infectious!" –The Denver Post
"8-Track shakes its groove thing, yeah, yeah! A blisteringly paced production that rings a plethora of musical memory bells from bouncy Top 40 pop and ballads that have achieved immortality. A spirited and lighthearted romp through a slice of pop history!" –The Rocky Mountain News
"8-Track gives CPR to '70s music!" –Detroit Free Press
"Rousing. Mesmerizing. Rock-solid. Downright hilarious!" –The Oakland Press
"A spirited romp down memory lane! If anyone is inclined to sneer at the songs of the '70s, let it quickly be acknowledged that the decade had its share of silly songs—but it doesn’t matter. Some are done straight, some are spoofed, but all are presented with such creativity and all-round showmanship, that I simply can’t imagine anyone not having a good time. Tremendous!" –The Detroit Monitor
"A fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century...the type of show that beautifully allows us 'life veterans' to relive our youth through the songs that defined our lives. It’s the 40-plus crowd who get into the show the most. They cheer, they sway in their seats, they laugh, they cry, they flick their Bics, and they giggle in not-too-low whispers from stop to finish. One can only imagine what experiences they are reliving. A non-stop song and dance extravaganza. Excellent!” –Between the Lines
"8-Track is full of driving energy, pop sweetness, and lush harmonies. One of the most melodic shows I’ve seen in a long time. A beautifully crafted show with a talented ensemble, celebrating the joy of this music." –The Pioneer Press
"A rip-roaring roller coaster of a show. 8-Track brings down the Brick House!" –Gainesville Sun
"Plain and simple downright fun. 8-Track has an amazing energy around it. Over 40 songs from the so-called forgotten decade performed with a great deal of energy, spirit, and soul. Telling a story, not with words, but with song...a must see show!" –Shepherd Express
"The opening night audience for 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's hooted and hollered. They stomped their feet to the rhythm and sang along, before leaping into a standing ovation. It was rock-star treatment for the four-person cast. Clearly, the show struck a chord." –Kansas City Star
"8-Track is an evening of memories that had the audience on its feet, singing along, clapping, and dancing, high on the music in a way I’ve never seen." –The Wire
"8-Track brings back loads of memories. Tunes that truly make you feel like dancing. The perfect excuse for a reunion with friends." –Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"Do the hustle and get your ya-yas out! Solid and powerful...a hoot!" –Pittsburgh Travel Examiner
Cast
2 Women, 2 Men
2 Women, 2 Men
THE SEEKER (Soprano)
THE LOVER (Baritone)
THE FEMINIST (Alto)
THE LOVABLE LOSER (Tenor)
Setting
Single unit set
Running Time
2 Acts, Approx. 90 minutes
Rick Seeber is a nationally known theatrical and audio producer/director. He produced The Singular Dorothy Parker off-Broadway. 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's, conceived and directed by Mr. Seeber, premiered at Milwaukee Rep and has enjoyed long runs in over thirty-five cities, including at the Ordway Center, St. Paul, MN; the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, CA; the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, CT; the Pittsburgh CLO; Capital Rep Albany, NY; and the Derby Dinner Playhouse Louisville, KY. His many productions of Beehive: The 60's Musical began with a year-long run in Denver followed by two coast to coast national tours, the most recent touring to 70 cities. Other engagements of Beehive include the Luxor Hotel Las Vegas, Harrah's Atlantic City, the Gem Theatre Detroit, Theatre Under the Stars Houston and Stagewest, Toronto. Mr. Seeber's production of A Brief History of White Music ran for a year in Denver followed by numerous productions including Milwaukee Rep; WaterTower Theatre, Dallas, TX; MusicalFare, Buffalo, NY; and the Oregon Cabaret Theatre. The national tour played in cities as diverse as Aspen, CO; Billings, MT; and Springfield, MA. His newest show, Country Is—The Music of Main Street, recently premiered at the PACE Center in Colorado. www.rickseeber.com
Royalties
Performance Royalties are based on theater particulars. Please fill out a production application for your personalized quote.
Materials
No deposit, no return! All rehearsal materials you receive are brand-new. Materials are provided on unbound three-hole-punched paper. Mark them up to your heart's desire—we don't want 'em back!
Orchestrations
Piano/Conductor
Electric Bass
Guitar
Percussion
Production Resources
Music Tracks
Orchestral Tracks for 8-Track are available for licensing. These exceptional instrumental tracks can be heard underneath the vocals on the Original Cast Recording.
Logo/PR Pack
Includes high-resolution logo artwork, a ready-made show poster, a press packet with pull quotes and reviews, and reference photos to inform your design.
Original Cast Recording
The original cast recording of 8-Track.
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Reference Recording
Demo studio tracks or live audio from the show in performance.







