The Studio Cast Album

Know The Score

Middle School Mysteries has an original score unlike any you’ve ever heard. Described by composer-lyricist Daniel Maté as “Steely Dan for tweens”, it’s a catchy yet adventurous blend of jazz, rock, funk, and other genres, with a healthy scoop of pop musical theatre sparkle.

Sleuthy Intrigue

Everyone’s A Mystery

Rick, Mel, Ensemble

6:45

Rick shows Mel the ropes as we get to know the world of Philip Marlowe Middle; Mel convinces Rick to take on the case of his life…

“This place is like a haunted house: you never know what is real.”

Villainous Shuffle

You Disappear

Morgan, Mean Girls

1:10

We meet Morgan, the “Queen Bee” of the popular clique, as she threatens to cast her second-in-command Ally into social oblivion if she doesn’t shape up…

“Let me be clear: this is not a democracy, get in line!”

Muppet-acious Hot Jazz

Welcome To Freakville

Michael & the Freaks

4:29

The basement of Marlowe Middle is home to a gaggle of proud outcasts known as the Freaks. Led by Michael, they give the detectives a guided tour of their non-conformist way of life.

“We don’t give a care what you think. If you think that we do, then you’re thinkin’ all wrong!”

Romantic Folk

Dear Ally

Michael

3:37

Even Freaks have feelings, and Michael privately feels a LOT for his close friend (and former Freak) Ally.

“The winter dance is coming up, and in my dreams you’re there with me…”

Groovy Dispute

The Partner I Need

Mel & Rick

3:37

Every partnership faces hurdles, and these two detectives are no exception. Here they debate who’s the better partner, until the argument gives way to something more vulnerable: finding out what they have in common.

“If a partner can’t nail the part in the end, then maybe they can be a friend?”

Diva Charm Song

Acceptance Speech

6:45

In which JJ, the school’s “King of Drama”, imagines what he’d say—correction: what he WILL say—when he wins his first Tony Award, or Oscar, or People’s Choice Award, or…

“And I would thank myself, but hey, I’m much too modest!”

Gossipy Disco-Pop

Freaks In Love

Ensemble

1:30

The detectives’ sleuthing has unintentionally set off a cascade of rumors and misunderstandings that leads to the whole school going gaga over a possible love triangle between Ally, Michael, and JJ…!

“You know what I heard? I heard JJ bought her tons of flowers / No, he bought her chocolates! / No, he made a mix tape! / What the heck’s a mix tape? / I don’t even know!”

Epic Power Ballad

Legendary

Morgan

2:30

Morgan sees the big picture when it comes to status and popularity. Here she tries to encourage Mel (who’s gone undercover to try to solve the case) to take her own social future more seriously.

“I know that eighth grade seems, like, fictional and far away. But Mel, you need to look beyond!”

Heavy Metal Stomp

Freaks At War

Ensemble

2:14

Things only get dicier as the love-triangle rumor spins out of control…

“It’s the highlight of the school year: grab your popcorn!”

Inspirational Memory Song

What Detectives Do

Mel, Rick

3:40

In which Mel reveals a sad secret she’s been hiding from Rick about why she changed from home school to regular school, and the detectives find new purpose together.

“We dive into the mystery; we let the questions grow.”

Uplifting Anthem

Plenty of Time

All

2:50

As the story winds to a close, everyone takes a breath and considers that maybe, just maybe, they don’t have to solve every single mystery before they get to high school.

“And we only have these few short years together / It’s a mystery how time can just fly by.”

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