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Originally Posted by TSteven
Similar to "Hairspray" - which also had period music in the soundtrack - the "Animal House" stage production could create original songs "of that period". And specific songs from the film that may be iconic to “Animal House” - the song "Shout" for example - could be included in the stage production.
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I did some looking around, and apparently Universal has signed playwright Michael Mitnick to do the book and lyrics and Barenaked Ladies to do the score. I like BNL, but I think something similar to
Hairspray would be more likely with someone with more stage and screen experience.
"Shama Lama Ding Dong" might be easier to keep, as it was written for the movie. They'd have to pay for the rights (and give credits) for "Shout," since it's an Isley Brothers song. I'd charge a pretty penny if I owned the rights.