Goldilocks
by Walter Kerr, Jean Kerr, Leroy Anderson, Joan Ford
Highlights
Awards & Recognition
Nominee: Five 1959 Tony Awards
Synopsis
Back in the days of nickelodeon movies, producer Max, who has a contract with beautiful comedienne Maggie and an obsession with filming an epic set in Egypt entitled Heart of Stone , over-spends on ostentatious Egyptian scenery, much to the displeasure of his backers who threaten to pull the plug.
To stave off the inevitable and keep the disillusioned Maggie on the set, Max tricks his backers and himself as he completes his film and – much to his surprise – falls in love.
Elaine Stritch and Don Ameche originated the roles of Maggie and Max on Broadway.
Press Reviews
"A good collection of snazzy tunes and well-crafted lyrics (most notably the semi-standard torcher, “I Never Know When To Say When”) and a book loaded with guffaws and wise-cracks."
— Broadway World
"It has a score that is fun and infectious… possessing a parade of delightful ditties… Lyricists Kerr, Kerr, and Ford incorporate some witty wordplay into the mix, often filling the songs with wisecracking one-liners that are particularly potent in the songs for and between the two leads."
— Mark Robinson Writes
Characters
| Character |
|---|
MAX GRADY |
MAGGIE HARRIS |
GEORGE RANDOLPH BROWN |
LOIS LEE |
DEPUTY |
ANDY |
PETE |
MAX’S ASSISTANT |
BESSIE |
J.C. |
ENSEMBLE |
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Goldilocks - The University of Sheffield
Publication
Goldilocks is a play written by Walter Kerr and published by Concord Theatricals.
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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