- Genre- comedy
- 2 acts
- Mostly a female casting
Plot:
Charity Hope Valentine, the lead character in the production, is always out looking for the positive aspects of life and tries her hardest to avoid negativity. Charity works as a taxi dancer. However, this job is not her dream or what she aspires to do. Charity just wants to be loved and to be able to thrive through life. She is also not short of her share of awful men. This all changes when she meets Oscar, who is a neurotic and a very shy and quiet man. She hopes that this is the love that she has been searching for and has finally found.
Date of Premier:
1966– Broadway
1967- West-End
Adapted on screen– 1969.
Writers/Composers:
The music was composed by Cy Coleman and the lyrics were written by Dorethy Fields. Additionally, the book was written by Neil Simon.
Roles/ songs related to my age and voice type:
I am mostly classed as an alto. Therefore, Charity’s songs may be suitable as she is also seen to be an alto singer. As I am mostly seen as an alto, a few of the songs listed below may be suitable to my voice type.
Charity’s songs include:
- You should see yourself
- Charity’s soliloquy
- If my friends could see me now
- Where am I going?
- I’m a brass band
Other Characters:
Oscar Lindquist- supporting role (baritone)
Nickie- female supporting role (alto)
As Nicki is also an alto singer, some of her songs may be suitable for my voice.
- Baby dream your dream
- I love to cry at weddings
- Big spender
Emily Gordon Year 1 