Benny and Joon
The Old Globe
San Diego, CA
Previews Began: September 7, 2023
Opening Night: September 15, 2023
Closing Night: October 22, 2023
Music: Nolan Gasser
Lyrics: Mindi Dickstein
Book: Kirsten Guenther
Based on the beloved offbeat ’90s romantic comedy movie. As Joon’s sole caretaker, auto mechanic Benny makes sure his eccentric sister lives a comfortable, safe, and predictable life. But when Sam shows up, his off-kilter take on the world—full of classic films, Buster Keaton, and an oddball approach to domestic life—turns everything upside down.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Prologue: Arrival in Spokane…………………..Orchestra
This, This, This………….Joon, Benny, Mrs. Smail, Larry,
Waldo, Mike
Safety First…………………………………………….Joon
Playing for Keeps…….Mike, Waldo, Joon, Larry, Benny
Sam’s Bread Dance……………………………..Orchestra
There Is No Secret…………………………………Dr. Cruz
Happy…………………………………………………..Joon
In My Head……………………………………………..Sam
Grilled Cheese Ballet……………………………Orchestra
Benny and Joon………………………………Joon, Benny
It’s a Shame……………………………………..Joon, Sam
Dinner and a Movie………….Benny, Ruthie, Joon, Sam
ACT TWO
I Can Help……………………………………………….Sam
Wonder………………………………………..Joon, Benny
Wonder (Reprise)………………………………….Dr. Cruz
Home Run Kings…………….Waldo, Larry, Mike, Benny
It’s a Shame (Reprise)………………………….Sam, Joon
Been There, Done That…………………………….Ruthie
At the Park……………………………………….Orchestra
Take a Step…………………………………………..Benny
Yes or No……………………………………………….Joon
Man of the Movies…………….Sam, Larry, Mike, Waldo
Benny & Joon (Reprise)……………………..Benny, Joon
Finale……………………………………………..Company
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Hannah Elless Joon
Colin Hanlon Mike
January LaVoy Ruthie
Paolo Montalban Larry
Bryce Pinkham Sam
Andrew Samonsky Benny
Natalie Toro Dr. Cruz
Mrs. Smail
Jason SweetTooth Williams Waldo
Video Store Owner
Swings: Jake Millgard, Katie Whalley Banville