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Overview

Synopsis

The show tells the story of the singer-dancer-actor George M. Cohan's life in show business with his show-business family, and takes place from the late 1880's to 1937. The story takes George from working with his parents (Jerry and Ethel) and sister (Josie) in vaudeville as The Four Cohans to his Broadway endeavors.

Show Information

Book
John Pascal , Michael Stewart
Music
George M. Cohan
Lyrics
George M. Cohan , Mary Cohan
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1968
Genres
Cast Size
large
Licensor
Tams Witmark Music Library
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Large Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

George M. Cohan

Lead

Male

Jerry Cohan

Supporting

Male

Nellie Grove

Supporting

Female

Jose Cohan

Supporting

Female

Ethel Levey

Supporting

Female

Agnes Nolan

Supporting

Female

Fay Templeton

Supporting

Female

Sam Harris

Supporting

Male

E.F. Albee

Supporting

Male

Rose

Featured

Female

Draper’s Assistant

Featured

Male

Mrs. Red Deer

Featured

Female

Sharpshooter’s Assistant

Featured

Male

Acrobat

Featured

Male

Dr. Webb

Featured

Male

Ben

Featured

Male

Mayor

Featured

Male

Louis Behman

Featured

Male

Templeton Manager

Featured

Male

Willie

Featured

Male

Sharpshooter

Featured

Male

Stage Manager

Featured

Male

Stagehand

Featured

Male

Judge Anspacher

Featured

Male

Mme. Grimaldi

Featured

Female

Mrs. Baker

Featured

Female

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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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