Overview
Synopsis
When the orphaned Dick and Susie Trevor are evicted and living on the street with a thunderstorm on the horizon, they are eager to sacrifice him- or herself to help the other. In desperation, they crash the garden party of wealthy Jo Vanderwater for a free meal. Dick loves Shirley Vernon but is ashamed to pursue her because of his financial situation. Jo is interested in Dick, and it turns out that she was behind the eviction, as a ploy to get his attention. Meanwhile Susie finds herself falling for Jack, a charming, but seemingly penniless, man she meets at the party. Luckily, all turns out well when Jack turns out to be worth millions! Thus Susie marries Jack; Dick is able to marry his love, Shirley; and the wealthy lawyer, Watty, marries the equally wealthy Josephine.
Show Information
- Book
- Guy Bolton , Fred Thompson
- Music
- George Gershwin
- Lyrics
- Ira Gershwin
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1924
- Genres
- Comedy, Farce, Romance
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Connecticut, 1925
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Concord Theatricals
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Bass, Baritone |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
Songs
Act One
- "Hang on to Me" - Dick Trevor and Susie Trevor
- "A Wonderful Party" - Guests
- "End of a String" - Ensemble
- "We're Here Because" - Daisy Parke, Bertie Bassett and Guests
- "Fascinating Rhythm" - Susie Trevor, Dick Trevor and Jeff
- "So Am I" - Jack Robinson and Susie Trevor
- "Oh, Lady be Good!" - J. Watterson Watkins and Girls
Act Two
- "Weatherman/Rainy Afternoon Girls" - Ensemble
- "'The Half of it, Dearie' Blues" - Shirley Vernon and Dick Trevor
- "Juanita" - Susie Trevor and Boys
- "Leave It to Love" - Susie Trevor, Jack Robinson, Shirley Vernon and Dick Trevor
- "Little Jazz Bird" - Jeff
- "Insufficient Sweetie" (Music and Lyrics By Cliff Edwards and Gilbert Wells) - Jeff
- "Who Takes Care of the Caretaker's Daughter?" (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) -
- "It's All the Same to Me" (Music and Lyrics By Chick Endor) -
- "Carnival Time" - Ensemble
- "Swiss Miss" (Lyrics By Arthur Jackson and Ira Gershwin) - Susie Trevor and Dick Trevor
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.
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