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Overview

Synopsis

At a benefit gala to raise money for a new church steeple, Bertram “Bertie” Wooster is preparing to take the stage. The banjo-playing star is thrown for a loop when he finds his banjo has been stolen! Bertie’s faithful manservant, Jeeves, suggests Bertie tell the story of his adventure to Totleigh Towers to entertain the impatient audience. Bertie recounts to the audience how he became embroiled in the romances of several dim-witted members of the privileged class. With mistaken identities, romantic entanglement, and the adventures of the upper class, By Jeeves is the quintessential British musical farce.

Show Information

Based on
Inspired by the stories of P.G. Wodehouse
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1996
Genres
Comedy, Farce
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
London, England 1900-1910
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

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Character Portrayals

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Songs

Act One

  • A False Start - Bertie
  • Wooster Will Entertain You - Bertie, Jeeves
  • Travel Hopefully - Bertie, Jeeves, Bingo
  • That Was Nearly Us - Honoria, Bertie
  • Love’s Maze - Stiffy, Bertie, Company*
  • The Hallo Song - Bertie, Budge, Gussie

Act Two

  • By Jeeves - Bertie, Bingo, Gussie
  • When Love Arrives - Bertie, Madeline
  • What Have You Got To Say, Jeeves? - Bertie, Jeeves
  • Half A Moment - Harold, Stiffy
  • It’s A Pig! - Honoria, Madeline, Bertie, Bassett, Gussie
  • Banjo Boy - Bertie, Company*
  • Wizard Rainbow Banjo Mix - 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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Emma Houlahan

Emma Houlahan

Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.