Dogfight

Dogfight: The Musical, based on the 1991 film Dogfight, is set in 1963 and tells the story of three young Marines on the night before their deployment to Vietnam.

Synopsis

In an insensitive and cruel act, they hold a dogfight, a contest to see who can bring the ugliest girl to a party.

Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, whom he invites to the dogfight.

However, Eddie’s feelings for Rose begin to change as he gets to know her, leading to a poignant and transformative journey.

About the show

• Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Peter Duchan
• Premiered: 2012
• Genres & themes: 2010s, Drama, Romance, Two Act, War
• Setting: 1960s, San Francisco, Vietnam

Songs from Dogfight

1. Prelude / Take Me Back
2. Some Kinda Time
3. Hey, Good Lookin’
4. Come to a Party
5. Nothing Short of Wonderful
6. Come to a Party (Reprise)
7. First Date / Last Night
8. Give Way
9. Before It’s Over
10. Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade
11. It’s a Dogfight
12. Pretty Funny
13. Hometown Hero’s Ticker Tape Parade (Reprise)
14. That Face
15. Some Kinda Time (Reprise)
16. Finale: Take Me Back