Johnny Manhattan
by Dan Goggin, Robert Lorick

Name: Johnny Manhattan
Brand: Dan Goggin
SKU: 9780573707407

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Highlights

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120 mins 1950s Ensemble Cast Interior Set Period Costumes

Synopsis

It’s 1958 and Johnny, the owner of Johnny Manhattan’s nightclub, has invited his closest friends to a private party for a surprise announcement.

Over the course of the evening, unexpected revelations abound as relationships clash and secrets are exposed.

With book and lyrics by Robert Lorick ( The Tap Dance Kid ) and music by Dan Goggin (the Nunsense musicals), this dynamic, all-new musical will draw you into the lives of these entertaining characters, making you laugh while tugging at your heartstrings.

You'll find it hard to resist the lure of a night at Johnny Manhattan’s!

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Rosie The Lady on the Piano. Very attractive, 30–40. Excellent singer with a wide range, moves well. Was Johnny’s former girlfriend.	female	—	The Lady on the Piano. Very attractive, 30–40. Excellent singer with a wide range, moves well. Was Johnny’s former girlfriend.
David Darling Johnny’s lawyer. A suave Connecticut success story, 40–50. Baritone, some dancing. He is having an affair with Lorraine.	male	—	Johnny’s lawyer. A suave Connecticut success story, 40–50. Baritone, some dancing. He is having an affair with Lorraine.
Dorothy Darling David’s wife. A very elegant and regal “Connecticut wife.” 40–50. Legit soprano, some dancing.	female	—	David’s wife. A very elegant and regal “Connecticut wife.” 40–50. Legit soprano, some dancing.
Rita An Actress. A “Norma Desmond” type. A fading star, 65-ish. Strong singer with a good belt range.	female	—	An Actress. A “Norma Desmond” type. A fading star, 65-ish. Strong singer with a good belt range.
Edward A Writer. Charming and elegant but past his prime as a writer. 55–65. High Baritone, Good dancer.	male	—	A Writer. Charming and elegant but past his prime as a writer. 55–65. High Baritone, Good dancer.
Lorraine A Showgirl. The club’s featured singer, 25-35. Jazz singer with wide range. Dancer. She is having an affair with David.	female	25-35	A Showgirl. The club’s featured singer, 25-35. Jazz singer with wide range. Dancer. She is having an affair with David.
Maxie A Showgirl. One of the showgirls who feels her talent has been overlooked by Johnny. 30–40. Strong belt voice with some legit. Has a tour-de-force eleven o’clock number. Dancer.	female	—	A Showgirl. One of the showgirls who feels her talent has been overlooked by Johnny. 30–40. Strong belt voice with some legit. Has a tour-de-force eleven o’clock number. Dancer.
Mickey The Escort. Rita’s escort. More handsome than smart. 25–40. Baritone, some dancing.	—	—	The Escort. Rita’s escort. More handsome than smart. 25–40. Baritone, some dancing.
Gloria A Showgirl. Good singer and dancer. 25–30.	—	—	A Showgirl. Good singer and dancer. 25–30.
Francine A Showgirl. Good singer and dancer. 25–30.	—	—	A Showgirl. Good singer and dancer. 25–30.
Gary The Bartender. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.	—	—	The Bartender. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.
Paul A Waiter. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.	—	—	A Waiter. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.
George A Waiter. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.	—	—	A Waiter. Baritone/tenor. Dancer. 25–30.
Johnny The Club Owner. Very handsome, debonair. In his early 40’s. Tenor or high baritone, dancer.	male	—	The Club Owner. Very handsome, debonair. In his early 40’s. Tenor or high baritone, dancer.