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The Act

Full-Length Musical  /  2w, 5m

Book by George Furth
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Liza Minnelli took Broadway by storm in this glitzy, gritty musical about a has-been movie star's attempt to reignite her career with a high-energy Las Vegas nightclub act.

The Act

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 5m
Accolades
Accolades
  • “Splendid... something quite dazzling.” – The New York Times

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Summary
Liza Minnelli took Broadway by storm in this glitzy, gritty musical about a has-been movie star's attempt to reignite her career with a high-energy Las Vegas nightclub act. Through a trove of great musical numbers interspersed with backstage scenes, the musical explores performer Michelle Mayer's desperate attempt to balance her personal and professional lives. Nearly all of the terrific Kander and Ebb songs, including "City Lights," "Arthur in the Afternoon" and "The Money Tree," are sung by Michelle, making this an amazing tour de force for a powerhouse leading lady.
History
The Act premiered on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on October 29, 1977. Directed by Martin Scorsese (with uncredited “consultation” by Gower Champion), the production starred Liza Minnelli, who won the 1978 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Keywords

MICHELLE “MIKE” MAYER
LENNY KANTER
NAT SCHREIBER
DAN CONNORS
MOLLY CONNORS
CHARLEY PRICE
ARTHUR

ENSEMBLE: 4 men and 3 women

  • Setting A Las Vegas nightclub. 1977.
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

Music Samples

Act I

“Shine It On” – Mike and Ensemble
“It’s the Strangest Thing” – Mike
“Bobo’s” – Mike and Ensemble
“Turning (Shaker Hymn)” – Ensemble
“Little Do They Know” – Ensemble
“Arthur in the Afternoon” – Mike and Arthur
“Hollywood, California” – Mike
“The Money Tree” – Mike

Act II

“City Lights” – Mike and Ensemble
“There When I Need Him” – Mike
“Hot Enough for You?” – Mike and Ensemble
“Little Do They Know (Reprise)” – Ensemble
“Walking Papers/Shine It On” – Mike and Ensemble
“My Own Space” – Mike

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1 Reed 3
1 Reed 4
1 Reed 5
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1 Trumpet 3
1 Trumpet 4
1 Trombone 1
1 Trombone 2
1 Trombone 3
1 Percussion
1 Drums
1 Guitar
1 Piano-Synthesizer
1 Violin A
1 Violin B
1 Violin C
1 Cello
1 Bass


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Authors

Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb

Fred Ebb (1933–2004) was an award-winning lyricist, librettist and director who frequently and successfully collaborated with composer John Kander. Ebb's work for the theatre included Flora, The Red Menace; Cabaret; The Happy Time; Zorba; 70, Girls, 70; Chicago; The Act; Woma ...

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John Kander

John Kander

John Kander is a Tony, Emmy and Grammy-winning composer, a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award, and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. With frequent collaborator Fred Ebb, he composed the score to dozens of Broadway musicals, including Cabaret, Zorba, Chi ...

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George Furth

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