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Synopsis

Chronicling the comic journey of three bubbly Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives, liberated women and beyond, this tale of coming-of-age in the '60s and '70s is a musical scrapbook of an era that had to be lived to be believed. Vanities offers a snapshot-sharp portrait of the lives, loves, disappointments, and dreams of best friends caught up in times that are a-changin'.

Show Information

Book
Jack Heifner
Music
David Kirshenbaum
Lyrics
David Kirshenbaum
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Samuel French
Ideal For
All-Female Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Joanne

Lead

Female

Soprano

Mary

Lead

Female

Alto

Kathy

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Songs

Act I

  • Who Am I Today — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • Hey There, Beautiful — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • An Organized Life — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • I Can't Imagine — Kathy, Mary, Joanne

Act II

  • I Don't Wanna Hear About It — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • An Organized Life (Reprise) — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • Fly Into the Future — Mary
  • Cute Boys With Short Haircuts — Kathy
  • We're Gonna Be Okay — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • Let Life Happen — Kathy, Mary, Joanne

Act III

  • The Same Old Music — Joanne
  • An Organized Life (Reprise) — Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • Friendship Isn't What It Used to Be - Kathy, Mary, Joanne
  • Letting Go — Kathy, Mary, Joanne

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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