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I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road

Music by Nancy Ford
Book & Lyrics by Gretchen Cryer
Produced by Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival
Directed by Word Baker
Opened June 14, 1978 at Public Theatre and ran for 1165 performances.

Synopsis

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.

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

Info

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.

Related

I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road MIDI Files
I'm Getting My Act Together And Taking It On The Road (1981 Original London Cast) [IMPORT] [SOUNDTRACK] -- Nancy Ford, Gretchen Cryer; Audio CD
I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road Gretchen Cryer, Nancy Ford / Paperback / Published 1997

Licensing Agent

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45 W. Twenty-Fifth St. New York ,NY 10010
(212) 206-8990

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