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Overview

Synopsis

Jerry Ryan, a simple, young Midwestern lawyer comes to New York where he has a fling with a young Broadway dancer, Gittel. While the fling is only temporary, both Jerry and Gittel learn a great deal about themselves and have a great time exploring New York City.

Show Information

Music
Based on
Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1973
Genres
Romance
Settings
Period
Time & Place
New York City, 1970s
Cast Size
small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

Characters

Character Portrayals

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Songs

Act One

  • Seesaw
  • My City
  • Nobody Does It Like Me
  • In Tune
  • Spanglish
  • Welcome to Holiday Inn!
  • You're a Lovable Lunatic
  • He's Good for Me
  • Ride Out the Storm

Act Two

  • We've Got It
  • Poor Everybody Else
  • Chapter 54, Number 1909
  • The Concert
  • It's Not Where You Start
  • I'm Way Ahead
  • Seesaw (Reprise)

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