The Act
by Fred Ebb, John Kander, George Furth
Synopsis
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.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
MICHELLE “MIKE” MAYER |
LENNY KANTER |
NAT SCHREIBER |
DAN CONNORS |
MOLLY CONNORS |
CHARLEY PRICE |
ARTHUR |
ENSEMBLE 4 men and 3 women |
Videos
Zoe Kassey- The Money Tree (The Act, Kander and Ebb)
Publication
The Act is a play written by Fred Ebb and published by Concord Theatricals (1987).
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Paperback
Concord Theatricals · 1987 · 63 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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