Titanic

Act One

Thomas Andrews, a ship designer, summarizes the great advances and inventions in history, concluding with what he believes is the greatest yet: his design of the brand-new ocean liner, the RMS Titanic (“In Every Age”). Frederick Barrett, a stoker on the Titanic, admires the ship as it sits in the harbor (“How Did They Build Titanic”). He bids farewell to his bride before boarding the steamer, sailing to America (“Fare-thee-well"). Barrett is soon joined by other crew members, Frederick Fleet (the lookout) and Harold Bride (the radioman) (“There She Is”). The next arrivals are Mr. Andrews (the designer), J. Bruce Ismay (the owner), and E.J. Smith (the captain) (“The Largest Floating Object in The World").

The second and third class passengers arrive at the dock. Three third class women, all named Kate, introduce themselves and marvel at their privilege, to have the opportunity to board the great Titanic (“I Must Get On That Ship”). Finally, the first class