Adding Machine Musical

The Adding Machine musical is an adaptation of Elmer Rice’s 1923 play The Adding Machine.

Synopsis

The story revolves around Mr. Zero, an accountant who, after 25 years of service, is replaced by an adding machine.

In a moment of rage, he murders his boss.

The musical follows his journey to the afterlife, where he is confronted with the consequences of his life’s choices and actions.

The show is a darkly comic exploration of technology, alienation, and the dehumanization of the modern worker.

Songs from Adding Machine: A Musical

1. Something to Be Proud Of
2. Harmony, Not Discord
3. Office Reverie
4. Movin’ Up
5. In Numbers
6. I’d Rather Watch You
7. The Party
8. Zero’s Confession
9. I Was a Fool
10. Ham and Eggs
11. Didn’t We?
12. The Gospel According to Shrdlu
13. Death March
14. A Pleasant Place
15. Shrdlu’s Blues
16. I’d Rather Watch You (Reprise)
17. Freedom!
18. The Music of the Machine

Cast Albums

• World Premiere Cast Recording (Stream/Download)
• World Premiere Cast Recording (CD)