Character |
Musical Number |
Dialogue |
Nicely Nicely Johnson
Large comedic role – Nicely eats all the time – whining sometimes – bit stupid. Very lovable character |
"Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat" |
Pages 9/10, 32-34 & 45/46 |
Benny Southstreet
Thinks he’s street wise but he’s not really – static jerky movements as if he’s “on the lookout” for something to happen – learning the “streetwise sense” from Nathan |
"Fugue for Tinhorns" |
Pages 9/10 & 32-34 |
Rusty Charlie
Gambler and laid back |
"Fugue for Tinhorns" |
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Sarah Brown
Straightlaced Salvation Army oriented woman. She believes in what she’s doing. Has never explored the “other side of Sarah” – displayed totally after Havana in “If I Were a Bell” – wary of Sky as “all men are to be mistrusted” |
"I'll Know" & "If I Were a Bell" |
Pages 17/18, 40, 64/65 |
Arvide Abernathy
Sarah’s guardian – her protector – wants to do everything he can for her – sees Sky’s interest in her and is a helping hand to her breaking out of her shell – understanding and loving character |
"More I Cannot Wish You" |
Pages 16/17 & 48/49 |
Harry the Horse
A big lug – the heavy but stupid part of the operation – always on for a row – plays devils advocate |
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Pages 9/10 & 32-34 |
Lt. Brannigan
Long suffering Nemesis of Nathan – he hasn’t managed to “get” Nathan on anything and is desperate to “clean up the streets” – always foiled at every turn by Nathan’s plots and schemes as he’s always one step ahead of Brannigan |
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Pages 9/10 & 32-34 |
Nathan Detroit
Engaged to Adelaide for 14 years – sounds like he’s afraid of commitment? – shows his “gang of guys” that he’s top dog and with bluff and bravado can overcome any hitch – when Sky arrives he takes secondary place but thinks in his own head he’s his equal – he does love Adelaide but is afraid of the consequences “marriage” will have to his “respect” on the gambling circuit and with his friends |
"Sue Me" "Oldest Established" |
Pages 9/10, 13/14, 24-26, 32-34, 56/57 |
Angie the Ox
Another of the “guys” - Will develop character |
|
Page 12 |
Miss Adelaide
After 14 years of engagement she’s teetering on the edge – she has a permanent cold which in her head is due to not being married – loud – brassy – sassy – talks to Nathan like he’s her lost puppy come home – wouldn’t blame her as he doesn’t really keep any dates with her – she’s unsure of his commitment to her – covers her unhappiness with the huge character she is – see above “loud, brassy, sassy”. |
"Lament" "Sue Me" |
Pages 24-26, 32-34, 56/57, 64/65 |
Sky Masterson
A gambler, a suave savvy gent who knows everyone and commands attention from all his peers – he’s been there and done it all. His character changes throughout as we see “the bet” – “the seduction” – “the date” – “losing the girl” – “getting her back” – myriad of emotions here |
"My Time of Day" "Luck be a Lady" |
Pages 13/14, 17/18, 40, 45/46 |
Joey Biltmore
The garage owner who Nathan tries to get for his crap game. Will develop character |
|
Pages 21/22 |
Mimi
One scene for Mimi – her date has been cancelled due to Nathan’s crap game – she’s not happy!!! |
|
Page 26 |
Gen. Cartwright
Very matronly – arrives to bring the news that the Mission will have to be closed down. Very straightforward and to the point. Commanding character. This is a woman Sarah, Arvide, Agatha and all the Mission Band will have to impress. |
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Pages 30/31 |
Big Jule
As the name suggests – this is a “boss” to be reckoned with – everything has to be what he wants or not at all - he is an opposite number to Nathan with his own “gang” and his own “rules” – as we see in the Sewer Scene – most of Nathan’s gang, including Nathan, is a bit afraid of this character. |
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Pages 32-34, 50/51 |
Agatha |
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Pages 30/31 |