Skyscraper (Musical)
by Elmer Rice, Peter Stone, Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen


Awards & Recognition
Nominee! 1966 Tony Award, Best Musical
Synopsis
From the composer-lyricist team who penned such memorable Frank Sinatra standards as “Call Me Irresponsible,” “Come Fly with Me,” “Love and Marriage” and many others!
Georgina is the owner of an antique brownstone in New York City that is being squashed on all sides by skyscrapers.
The builders are angry with her for not wanting to sell her little property, but she considers it a historic landmark and undertakes an “urban prevention” crusade against the construction giants.
Two men figure in her life and her dreams: the assistant in her boutique, a playwright who had a one-night run off-Broadway and is biding his time for the opening of an avant film festival; and the good-natured architect of one of the skyscrapers, who finds the key to her heart and to all her daydreams.
In these daydreams, Georgina imagines the men of her life wooing her as an English officer, an FBI man, a toreador, a southern gentleman and others.
Press Reviews
"A brash, fast-moving musical… smart and timely."
— The New York Times
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Mrs. Allerton |
Mr. Allerton |
Charlotte |
Mayor |
Doctor |
Herbert Bushman |
Stanley |
Timothy Bushman |
Roger Summerhill |
Woman Customer |
Auctioneer |
Harry The Waiter |
Cab Driver |
Jazz Musician |
Photographer |
Paola |
Francesco |
Ensemble |
Georgina |
Publication
Skyscraper (Musical) is a play written by Elmer Rice and published by Concord Theatricals (1965).
Community Reviews
No community reviews yet
Buy Play
Paperback
Concord Theatricals · 1965
Performance Rights
Similar Plays
Plays with similar themes, style, and content.
More from Elmer Rice
More plays from Elmer Rice that we think you'll enjoy.























