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Synopsis

The plot centers on Captain Billy Buck Chandler, a transatlantic aviator who flies around the world in pursuit of the championship swimmer Edith, whom he loves. Edith is the current star attraction of Prince Nicolai Erraclyovitch Tchatchavadze's International Aquacade. Claiming to possess certain compromising photographs, Prince Nicolai blackmails Edith into staying with the Aquacade. In the end, Billy persuades her to return with him to America and to get married

Show Information

Book
Peter Stone
Music
George Gershwin
Lyrics
Ira Gershwin
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1983
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Captain Billy Buck Chandler

Lead

Male

Prince Nicolai Erraclyovitch Tchatchavadze

Lead

Male

Edith Herbert

Lead

Female

Mickey

Supporting

Female

Mr. Magix

Male

Achmed

Male

Prawn

Female

Minnow

Female

Kipper

Female

Sturgeon

Female

Anchovie

Female

Flounder

Female

Rt. Rev J.D. Montgomery

Male

Songs

Act I

  • I Can't Be Bothered Now
  • Blah, Blah, Blah
  • Boy Wanted
  • Soon
  • High Hat/Sweet and Low
  • Just Another Rhumba
  • He Loves and She Loves
  • 'S Wonderful

  • Strike Up the Band Act II

  • In The Swim

  • Nice Work If You Can Get It
  • My One And Only
  • Funny Face
  • Kicking The Clouds Away
  • How Long Has This Been Going On?

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