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Identified primarily as feminist writers, composer Nancy Ford and lyricist librettist Gretchen Cryer make a personal expression with this musical. The central role, played by Miss Cryer, is a divorced 39 year old pop singer attempting a comeback.
Music By Nancy Ford
Lyrics By Gretchen Cryer
Produced by: Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival
Directed by: Word Baker
Opened: June 14, 1978
Theatre: Public Theatre
# of Performances: 1165
Licensing Agent: Samuel French ,Inc.
Synopsis
The Story centers around her auditioning a new act for her manager in which she doesn't use any of the "showbiz" props, no make up, fancy gowns, or audience pandering. She instead becomes the outspoken, liberated woman who knows who she is and where she is going. This is chronicled through her songs.
Song List
- Natural High
- Miss America
- Put In A Package And Sold
- Smile
- Dear Tom
- Old Friend
- Strong Woman Number
- Feel The Love
- Lonely Lady
- In A Simple Way I Love You
- Happy Birthday
Misc. Show Information
The run of this show saw many women in the lead role. Miss Cryer was succeeded by Virginia Vestoff, Betty Aberlin, Carol Hall, Betty Buckley, Anne Kaye, Nancy Ford, and Phyllis Newman.
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Added: Tue Aug 11 2009