Overview
Synopsis
The plot concerns Joe and Jerry, unemployed musicians in 1929 Chicago, who inadvertently witness a gangland shootout and have to run for their lives. The only way out of town they can find is to shave their legs, put on wigs, and join an all-female band heading for Miami. Joe/Josephine soon falls in love with the gorgeous blonde singer, Sugar. Meanwhile, Jerry/Daphne tries to avoid the advances from millionaire Osgood Fielding.
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- Book
- Peter Stone
- Music
- Jule Styne
- Lyrics
- Bob Merrill
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1972
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Tams Witmark Music Library
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Female |
Alto |
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Male |
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Male |
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Male |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Male |
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Female |
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Male |
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Male |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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