Overview
Synopsis
Nominated for Tony Awards in Best Musical and Best Book (1979), this romantic comedy explores the ups and downs of the professional and personal relationship of songwriters Vernon and Sonia. After a series of trials and tribulations, love conquers all as they find true love before the final curtain. With a book by Neil Simon, the musical is inspired by the real-life relationship of Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager.
Show Information
- Book
- Neil Simon
- Music
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Lyrics
- Carole Bayer Sager
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1978
- Genres
- Romance
- Settings
- Simple/No Set
- Time & Place
- 1970s, new york, long island, los angeles
- Cast Size
- small
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- None
- Licensor
- Concord Theatricals
- Ideal For
- college, community, dinner theatre, black box, professional, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Ensemble |
Female |
|
|
|
Ensemble |
Male |
|
|
|
Ensemble |
Male |
|
Songs
Act One
- “Fallin’ ” - Vernon
- “Workin’ It Out” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “If He Really Knew Me” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “They’re Playing Our Song” - Sonia, Vernon
- “If He Really Knew Me (Reprise)” - Vernon, Sonia
- “Right” - Sonia, Vernon, Voices
- “Just for Tonight” - Sonia
Act Two
- “When You’re In My Arms” - Vernon, Sonia, Voices
- “I Still Believe In Love” - Sonia
- “Fill In The Words” - Vernon, Voices
- “They’re Playing Our Song” - Company
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.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
The person who writes the music.
A production designed especially to show off the talents of a particular performer.
Videos
Quizzes
Sorry! We do not currently have quizzes for this guide.
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.
Quote Analysis
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.