The Tenderloin

Set in New York at the turn-of-the-century, Tenderloin recounts the efforts of a crusading minister as he attempts to shut down the notorious red-light district on the West Side of Manhattan and the staunch defenders of debauchery out to stop him. The 'do-gooder' Reverend Brock is aided by a reporter, Tommy Howatt, with a hidden agenda of his own. Brock is unaware that Tommy, his supposed associate, is in league with a dishonest policeman, Lieutenant Schmidt. The two of them frame Brock with doctored photographs. In a twist, Tommy is converted to religion by a choir girl named Laura. As a result, in court, he admits the truth. A cleanup of the area begins. But Brock doesn't remain to witness the change - he moves his campaign on to Detroit.

Act I

• Bless This Land - Chorus
• Little Old New York - Nita, Gertie, Girls, All
• Dr. Brock - Brock
• Artificial Flowers - Tommy, Jessica, All
• What's in it for You? - Tommy, Brock
• Reform - Girls
• Tommy, Tommy - Laura
• The Picture of Happiness - Tommy, Margie, Chorus
• My Miss Mary - Company
• Dear Friend - Brock, Group
• The Army of The Just - Martin, Tommy, Brock, Men
• How the Money Changes Hands - Company

Act II

• Good Clean Fun - Brock, Chorus
• My Miss Mary
• My Gentle Young Johnny - Nita
• The Trial -Company
• The Tenderloin Celebration
• Reform (Reprise)
• Tommy, Tommy (Reprise)
• Little Old New York (Reprise) -Company