Overview
Synopsis
Fiorello! is a musical about the rise to power of New York's Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882 - 1947). Always fighting for the underdog, Fiorello embarks on a mission to take down the crooked politicians of Tammany Hall. With a strong moral compass and a passion for justice, Fiorello navigates his way through double-crossers, political puppets, and romance. One of only 10 musicals to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fiorello! is a charming musical from the writers of Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me that is sure to sweep audiences off their feet.
Show Information
- Book
- George Abbott , Jerome Weidman
- Music
- Jerry Bock
- Lyrics
- Sheldon Harnick
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1959
- Genres
- Romance, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- New York City, 1915-1933
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Large Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult, Late Teen, Elderly Characters
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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|
Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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|
Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Alto, Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
|
|
Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
ACT ONE
- On the Side of Angels - Neil
- On the Side of Angels - Morris
- Angels Counter - Marie, Neil, Morris, Zapatella, Lopez, Mrs. Pomerantz
- Politics and Poker - Ben and Ben’s Poker Buddies
- Unfair #1 - Dora and Girls
- Unfair (Fiorello’s Version) - Fiorello and Girls
- Marie’s Law - Marie and Morris
- *The Name’s LaGuardia - Fiorello and Ensemble
- The Bum Won - Ben and Ben’s Poker Buddies
- I Love a Cop - Dora
- *Cop Dance - Dora
- I Love a Cop (Reprise) - Dora, Floyd and Ensemble
- Till Tomorrow - Thea, Marie, Morris and Ensemble
- Home Again (Finale Act 1) - Ensemble
ACT TWO
- When Did I Fall in Love - Thea
- *Gentleman Jimmy - Mitzi and Mitzi’s Dancers
- Gentleman Jim (Reprise) - Ensemble
- Fiorello Crossover - Fiorello
- Little Tin Box - Ben and Ben’s Poker Buddies
- The Very Next Man - Marie
- Politics and Poker (Reprise) - Men
- Very Next Man (Reprise - Finale Act 2) - Marie, Men, and Fiorello
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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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.