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Synopsis

Margaret Alexander, a female pastor of a storefront church in the 1960s, is greatly admired by her congregation. After her long-lost musician husband returns, Margaret struggles to keep the congregation's respect. She almost loses her leadership of the church when the congregation sees how she deals with her 'wicked' husband and her wayward son, David. In the end, her final reconciliation with her husband purges Margaret of bitterness and gives her the strength to continue her religious mission.

Show Information

Book
Peter Udell , Philip Rose
Lyrics
Peter Udell
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1983
Genres
Drama
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Music Theatre International
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Margaret Alexander

Lead

Female

David

Lead

Male

Luke

Lead

Male

Sister Moore

Supporting

Female

Ida Jackson

Supporting

Female

Odessa

Supporting

Female

Sister Boxer

Supporting

Female

Brother Boxer

Supporting

Male

Members of the Congregation

Ensemble

Either Gender

Songs

Act I

  • "The Amen Corner"
  • "It Ain't No Fault Of His"
  • "That Woman Can't Play No Piano"
  • "In the Real World"
  • "You Ain't Gonna Pick Up Where You Left Off"
  • "In the Real World (Reprise)"
  • "We Got a Good Thing Goin'"
  • "Heat Sensation"
  • "Everytime We Call It Quits"

Act II

  • "Somewhere Close By"
  • "Leanin' on the Lord"
  • "I'm Already Gone"
  • "Love Dies Hard"
  • "Rise Up and Stand Again"

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