The Act
by Fred Ebb, John Kander, George Furth

The Act Book Cover
The Act Cover

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

ISBN-13 9780573681554
ISBN-10 0573681554

The Act is a play written by Fred Ebb and published by Concord Theatricals .

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