Overview
Synopsis
Taking place in 1892, Oxford University students Charley and Jack are excited about their upcoming date with young and attractive Kitty and Amy. Unfortunately, Charley’s aunt Lucia, who is needed as a chaperone, fails to arrive. In desperation, Charley disguises himself as his aunt so they young ladies can still visit. Trouble ensues when Amy's stuffy uncle, Mr. Spettigue, falls for Charley (who is dressed up as his aunt). Meanwhile, the real aunt Lucia has arrived. Seeing that someone is in her place, she poses as "Mrs. Beverly Smythe" and soon realizes that Charley is posing as her. Eventually, the truth is revealed. Jack & Kitty become engaged, as do Charley and Amy. Jack's father Sir Francis and the real aunt Lucia have rekindled an old love, while Mr. Spettigue is left alone.
Show Information
- Book
- George Abbott
- Music
- Frank Loesser
- Lyrics
- Frank Loesser
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1948
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Bass |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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Songs
Act 1
- Overture - Orchestra
- The Years Before Us - Male Chorus
- Better Get Out Of Here - Charley, Jack, Kitty, Amy
- The New Ashmolean Marching Society And Students' Conservatory Band - Ensemble
- My Darling, My Darling - Jack, Kitty
- Make A Miracle - Charley, Amy
- Serenade With Asides - Spettigue
- Lovelier Than Ever - Donna Lucia, Sir Francis, Ensemble
- The Woman In His Room - Amy
- Pernambuco - Ensemble
Act 2
- Where's Charley? - Jack, Reggie, Patricia, Ensemble
- Once In Love With Amy - Charley
- The Gossips - Patricia, Female Chorus
- At The Red Rose Cotillion - Jack, Kitty, Ensemble
- Finale - 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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