Overview
Synopsis
Nominated for Tony Awards in Best Musical and Best Book (1979), this romantic comedy explores the ups and downs of the professional and personal relationship of songwriters Vernon and Sonia. After a series of trials and tribulations, love conquers all as they find true love before the final curtain. With a book by Neil Simon, the musical is inspired by the real-life relationship of Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager.
Show Information
Characters
Character Portrayals
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Songs
Act One
- “Fallin’ ” - Vernon
- “Workin’ It Out” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “If He Really Knew Me” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “They’re Playing Our Song” - Sonia, Vernon
- “If He Really Knew Me (Reprise)” - Vernon, Sonia
- “Right” - Sonia, Vernon, Voices
- “Just for Tonight” - Sonia
Act Two
- “When You’re In My Arms” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “I Still Believe In Love” - Sonia
- “Fill In The Words” - Vernon, Voices
- “They’re Playing Our Song” - 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.
Key Terms
A person who writes original music for a production, including scores for musicals, operas, or incidental music for plays.
A production created to showcase the talents of a specific star performer, often tailored to their strengths.