The Act

A Musical in Two Acts, 16 Scenes. Book by George Furth. Music by John Kander. Lyrcis by Fred Ebb.

Majestic Theatre, New York - Opened 29 October, 1977; closed 1 July, 1978 (233 perfs).

The action takes place at the Hotel Las Vegas at the present time and concerns Michelle Craig's nightclub act and her memories.

CAST (in order of appearance):

Lenny Kanter
Michelle Craig
Nat Schreiber
Dan Connors
Arthur
Charley Price
Molly Connors

The Boys: The Girls:

Musical Numbers:

Shine It On - (Michelle, Chorus)
It's the Strangest Thing - (Michelle)
Bobo's - (Michelle, Dancers)
Turning (Shaker Hymn)
Little Do They Know - (Boys, Girls)
Arthur in the Afternoon - (Michelle, Arthur)
Hollywood, California - (Michelle, Dancers)
The Money Tree - (Michelle)
City Lights - (Michelle, Chorus)
There When I Need Him - (Michelle)
Hot Enough for You? - (Michelle, Dancers)
Little Do They Know (reprise) - (Boys, Girls)
Finale- My Own Space - (Michelle)
Walking Papers (Michelle) - replaced My Own Space

Discography:

Original Broadway Cast Recording starring Liza Minelli - DRG 6101

 

Rights Holder - UK - Samuel French: USA - Samuel French