Overview
Synopsis
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.
Show Information
- Book
- George Abbott , Jerome Weidman
- Music
- Jerry Bock
- Lyrics
- Sheldon Harnick
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
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
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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Scenes
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