Man In Chair
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl. (Leading pivotal role with muchmonologuing)
Songs: Bride’s Lament, Finale Ultimo
Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl. (Leading pivotal role with muchmonologuing)
Songs: Bride’s Lament, Finale Ultimo
Mrs. Tottendale
The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.
(Alto role)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Love is Always Lovely, Bride’s Lament, I Do, I do in the Sky, Finale Ultimo
The air-headed, proper, and bossy host of the wedding.
(Alto role)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Love is Always Lovely, Bride’s Lament, I Do, I do in the Sky, Finale Ultimo
Underling
Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.
(Tenor/Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Love is Always Lovely, Bride’s Lament, I Do, I Do In the Sky Finale Ultimo
Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler who is thrifty and stiff yet has an understated sense of humor.
(Tenor/Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Love is Always Lovely, Bride’s Lament, I Do, I Do In the Sky Finale Ultimo
Robert Martin
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol at the time, Percy Hyman. Actor playing Robert must feel comfortable tap dancing and have some facility on roller skates.
(Tenor or Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Cold Feets, Accident Preprise, Accident Waiting to Happen, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; played by matinee-idol at the time, Percy Hyman. Actor playing Robert must feel comfortable tap dancing and have some facility on roller skates.
(Tenor or Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Cold Feets, Accident Preprise, Accident Waiting to Happen, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
George
Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart. Actor playing George must feel somewhat comfortable with tap dancing.
(Tenor)Songs: Fancy Dress, Cold Feets, Wedding Bells #1, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Wedding Bells #2, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
Robert's anxious, dim-witted best man who has Robert's best-interest always at heart. Actor playing George must feel somewhat comfortable with tap dancing.
(Tenor)Songs: Fancy Dress, Cold Feets, Wedding Bells #1, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Wedding Bells #2, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
Feldzieg
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by famous comic actor of the time, Jack Adler.
(Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, I Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Broadway producer who is desperate for his star to return to his show; played by famous comic actor of the time, Jack Adler.
(Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, I Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Kitty
Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by famous comic actress at the time, Sadie Adler.
(Soprano or Alto)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Feldzieg's dim-witted companion who has hopes of being a star; played by famous comic actress at the time, Sadie Adler.
(Soprano or Alto)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Gangsters
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers. Actors playing these roles should be comfortable with broad humor and comic timing. Gender: Neutral (male of female) These two brothers may also possibly be played by females.
(Alto or Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, I Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Posing as pastry chefs, this duo is intending to collect from Feldzieg; played by the vaudeville duo Tall Brothers. Actors playing these roles should be comfortable with broad humor and comic timing. Gender: Neutral (male of female) These two brothers may also possibly be played by females.
(Alto or Baritone)Songs: Fancy Dress, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, I Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Aldolpho
European self-proclaimed "ladies man"; played by former silent movie star of the time, Roman Bartelli.
(Baritone or Tenor)Songs: Fancy Dress, Aldolpho, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
European self-proclaimed "ladies man"; played by former silent movie star of the time, Roman Bartelli.
(Baritone or Tenor)Songs: Fancy Dress, Aldolpho, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Janet Van De Graaf
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star of the time, Jane Roberts.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, Show Off, Show Off Encore, As We Stumble Along, Accident Waiting to Happen, Act 1 Finale, Bride’s Lament, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies; played by rising star of the time, Jane Roberts.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, Show Off, Show Off Encore, As We Stumble Along, Accident Waiting to Happen, Act 1 Finale, Bride’s Lament, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
The Drowsy Chaperone
Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress of the time, Beatrice Stockwell.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, As We Stumble Along, Aldolpho, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend; played by well-established stage actress of the time, Beatrice Stockwell.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, As We Stumble Along, Aldolpho, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Message From a Nightingale, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
Trix
The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to preside over the wedding.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, Wedding Bells #2, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to preside over the wedding.
(Alto or Soprano)Songs: Fancy Dress, Wedding Bells #2, I Do, I Do In the Sky, Finale Ultimo
Ensemble Roles
Cast members playing Ensemble roles appear and perform in many of the numbers of the show. Because this musical is a partial “throwback” to the old time Broadway musicals, there are many opportunities for over the top singing and dance numbers.
Cast members playing Ensemble roles appear and perform in many of the numbers of the show. Because this musical is a partial “throwback” to the old time Broadway musicals, there are many opportunities for over the top singing and dance numbers.
Most of the major songs in the show have dance and singing sequences for the ensemble. Members of the ensemble will most likely also have multiple costume changes.
List of Ensemble Parts:
- Mrs. Tottendale’s Staff
- Mrs. Tottendale’s Guests
- Featured Reporters/dancers (Show Off)
- Photographers (Show Off)
- Magic Assistants
- Monkey Dance and Song number
- Slave Girls/Boys for show within the show number
- Wedding Singers/Cloud dancers
- Songs:
- Fancy Dress, Show Off, As We Stumble Along, Toledo Surprise, Act 1 Finale, Bride’s Lament, Wedding Bells #2, Do, I Do In The Sky, Finale Ultimo
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