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Plot outline
It’s High School Musical crossed with Grease and set in the decade of tuunneess! Back to the 80's tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School, as remembered through the eyes of now thirty-something Corey Palmer. Seventeen-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbor, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school, but she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around. Michael and his friends are athletic and good looking — the kind of guys that Corey and his two best friends dream of being. However, while they may not be the coolest guys in school, they are still one up on Feargal McFerrin, III, whose best friend is his computer and who believes the crazy notion that one day, CDs will replace cassette tapes.
Throw in a Star Wars dream sequence, high-energy dance routines, the obligatory 80s party scene, copious amounts of blue eyeshadow, twenty cans of hairspray, as well as some of the most popular songs ever written, and the result is a musical that will not only delight and amuse audiences of any age, but will also inspire any young cast. Back to the 80's is a high-energy musical with contemporary flair that will certainly fill the seats.
cast and characters
Corey Palmer Junior – the teenage protagonist, secretly in love with Tiffany.
Corey Palmer Senior – narrates the story, looking back on his school days.
Tiffany Houston – Corey’s love interest, sweet and popular, but dating Michael.
Michael Feldman – the school’s arrogant, handsome jock and Corey’s rival.
Feargal McFerrin III – the nerdy, eccentric science geek
Cyndi Gibson – Tiffany’s loyal friend.
Mel Easton – another popular girl, part of Tiffany’s circle.
Kirk Keaton – one of Michael’s friends, sporty and CONFIDENT.
Huey Jackson – Corey’s loyal best mate.
Alf Bueller – another of Corey’s friends, more of a comic character.
Laura Wilde – Tiffany’s friend, often paired in subplots.
Debbie Fox – part of Tiffany’s group, bubbly.
Ensemble
classmates
cheerleaders
jocks
nerds
dancers
song list
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Kids In America
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
We Built This City
Mickey
Video Killed The Radio Star
Believe It Or Not
Morning Train (9 to 5)
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
You Give Love A Bad Name
You Give Love A Bad Name (Reprise)
Man In The Mirror
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Love Shack
Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Walking On Sunshine
Get Outta Me Dreams (Get Into My Car)
Centerfold
Lost In Your Eyes
Never Gonna Give You Up
Material Girl
Don't Worry Be Happy / Come On, Eileen
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Reprise)
(I've Had) The Time Of Me Life
Back To The 80's Megamix!
other information
Style and Themes
It’s deliberately fun and over-the-top, celebrating 80s clichés (big hair, neon clothes, pop culture references).
Comedy is a big part of it, but there are also heartfelt moments, particularly around Corey’s unrequited love and Feargal’s nerdy outsider perspective.
It’s often performed in schools because it has:
Large principal cast size (plenty of roles for students).
Large Ensemble roles
Familiar music that engages audiences.
Light-hearted but relatable teenage themes.
Parents and audience love the 80's throwbacks