Overview
Synopsis
Me and My Girl is a delightful musical comedy that originally premiered in London's West End in 1937 later revived with revisions in 1985. The 1985 revival is the version that finally came to Broadway and gained significant popularity and is the one most commonly performed today.
Set in the 1930s, Me and My Girl tells the story of Bill Snibson, a cheerful and unrefined cockney from Lambeth, who discovers he is the long-lost heir to the Hareford fortune and title. However, in order to inherit, he must conform to the aristocratic lifestyle, including giving up his girlfriend Sally Smith, whom he loves dearly. The comedic plot revolves around Bill's attempts to navigate high society while staying true to himself and his roots. His new-found aunt, Maria, the Duchess of Dene, feels that with a little grooming, Bill will be suitable to inherit the title -- and the money. However, Bill refuses to accept the title if cannot keep Sally as his girl. Eventually, Sally herself is transformed -- a la My Fair Lady -- and Bill is allowed to inherit the title and keep his girl.
The musical features memorable songs such as "The Lambeth Walk," which became a major hit and a dance craze of its time. Other popular songs include "Leaning on a Lamppost" and "Me and My Girl."
Show Information
- Book
- Douglas Furber
- Music
- Noel Gay
- Lyrics
- Douglas Furber
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1937
- Genres
- Comedy
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
- Time & Place
- 1930s, London, The Hareford estate in the English Countryside
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Licensor
- Concord Theatricals
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Large Cast, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Female |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
Act One
- A Weekend at Hareford – Ensemble
- Thinking of No-One but Me – Lady Jaqueline Carstone and The Hon. Gerald Bolingbroke
- The Family Solicitor – Herbert Parchester and The Family
- Me and My Girl – Bill Snibson and Sally Smith
- An English Gentleman – Charles Hethersett and Staff
- You Would If You Could – Lady Jaqueline and Bill
- Hold My Hand – Bill, Sally and Dancers
- Once You Lose Your Heart – Sally
- Preparation Fugue – The Company
- The Lambeth Walk – Bill, Sally and The Company
Act 2
- The Sun Has Got His Hat On – The Hon. Gerald Bolingbroke, Lady Jaqueline, and Ensemble
- Take It on the Chin – Sally
- Once You Lose Your Heart (Reprise) – Sally
- Song of Hareford -Duchess Maria, Bill and Ensemble
- Love Makes the World Go Round – Bill and Sir John Tremayne
- Leaning on a Lamp-post – Bill and Ensemble
- If Only You Had Cared for Me – Sir John and Duchess Maria
- Finale – The Company
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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