Overview
Synopsis
Based on the 1990 film of the same name, Pretty Woman is a modern retelling of the Cinderella story. Vivian, a Hollywood prostitute is picked up on the street by Edward Lewis, a tough but lonely business mogul. Employed as his companion, Vivian is immersed into the elite Beverly Hill society, but she soon realizes that she is a fish out of water. She wants to make something of her life, but she must be true to herself along the way. During a week of romance, both Vivian and Edward embark on a journey of self-discovery and discover true love along the way. Edward is softened and transformed by Vivian’s joy of life and he comes to realize that he must change his priorities if he wants to hold on to what matters most. He rediscovers his moral compass and drops his brutal business methods, much to his money-grabbing lawyer’s chagrin. Edward and Vivian’s love transcends social divides and this independent Cinderella gets her Prince.
Show Information
- Book
- Garry Marshall , J.F. Lawton
- Music
- Bryan Adams , Jim Vallance
- Lyrics
- Bryan Adams , Jim Vallance
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Pretty Woman (1990 film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2018
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Settings
- Contemporary, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- Los Angeles, 1980s
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Musical Staging
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- 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 |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone, Tenor, Bass-Baritone |
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|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass-Baritone, Baritone, Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass, Bass-Baritone, Baritone, Tenor |
Songs
Act One
- "Welcome to Hollywood" – Happy Man, Kit and Company
- "Anywhere but Here" – Vivian
- "Something about Her (Preamble)" – Edward
- "Welcome to Hollywood (Reprise)" – Happy Man
- "Something about Her" – Edward
- "I Could Get Used To This" – Vivian
- "Luckiest Girl in the World" – Vivian, Kit and Giulio
- "Rodeo Drive" – Kit and Company
- "Anywhere but Here" (Reprise) – Vivian
- "On a Night like Tonight" – Mr. Thompson and Company
- "Don't Forget to Dance" – Happy Man and Company
- "Freedom" – Edward
- "You're Beautiful" – Edward, Vivian and Company
Act Two
- "Welcome to Our World (More Champagne)" – Philip Stuckey, Kit and Company
- "This Is My Life" – Vivian
- "Never Give Up on a Dream" – Happy Man, Kit and Company
- "You and I" – Edward, Alfredo, Violetta and Company
- "I Can't Go Back" – Vivian
- "Freedom" (Reprise) – Edward
- "Long Way Home" – Vivian and Edward
- "Together Forever" – Edward, Vivian, Happy Man, Kit and Company
- "Finale/Oh, Pretty Woman" – Edward, Vivian, Kit, Mr. Thompson and Full 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.
Monologues
Scenes
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Videos
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Guide Written By:
Alexandra Appleton
Writer, editor and theatre researcher