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Synopsis

Set in mid-1930s New York and Hollywood, the show concerns a chorus girl who is mistakenly given the starring role in a new movie. The studio executives realize the mistake and refuse to release the movie. However, with the help of the nephew of the studio's president, the movie is released and becomes a hit.

Show Information

Book
Betty Comden , Adolph Green
Music
Jule Styne
Lyrics
Betty Comden , Adolph Green
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
large
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Large Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Byron Prong

Male

Tenor

Helga Sixtrees

Female

Pops

Male

Rosco

Male

Billy Vespers

Male

Lyman

Male

Hope Springfield

Female

Alto

Rex

Male

Ralph Governor

Male

Tenor

Rudolf Governor

Male

Baritone

Frank Governor

Male

Harold Governor

Male

Arnold Governor

Male

Myra May Melrose

Female

Miss Mallory

Female

Custer Corkley

Male

Max Welch

Male

Lou Williams

Male

Baritone

Dora Dailey

Female

Lionel Z. Governor

Male

Baritone

Dr. Anton Taurig

Male

Gloria Currie

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Madame Barrymore

Female

Songs

Act I

  • "The Thirties"
  • "It's Good to Be Back Home"
  • "Fear"
  • "Call Me Savage"
  • "The Usher from the Mezzanine"
  • "I'm With You"
  • "The Usher from the Mezzanine" (Reprise)
  • "My Fortune is My Face"
  • "Lila Tremaine"

Act 2

  • "Go Home Train"
  • "Close Harmony"
  • "You Mustn't Be Discouraged"
  • "The Dangerous Age"
  • "L.Z. In Quest of His Youth"
  • "The Fiddler and the Fighter"
  • "Fade Out – Fade In"

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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