I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road
Joseph Papp Public Theater
Anspacher Theater
May 16, 1978 - December 3, 1978
Circle in the Square Downtown
December 14, 1978 - March 15, 1981
Previews Began: -
Opening Night: April 14, 1960
Closing Night: October 7, 1961
Music: Nancy Ford
Lyrics: Gretchen Cryer
Book: Gretchen Cryer
The lead, Heather, is a 39-year-old divorceé attempting a comeback as a pop star. Generally considered a feminist vehicle, the plot centers around her displaying new material for her manager without relying on showbiz clichés. However, “The collaborators are emphatic that they never meant the musical to be a feminist declaration.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Natural High…………………………..Heather, Company
Smile…………………..Heather, Alice, Cheryl, Company
Miss America…………………………..Heather, Company
Strong Woman Number………….Heather, Alice, Cheryl
Dear Tom…………………………………………..Heather
Old Friend………………………………………….Heather
In a Simple Way I Love You…………………………..Jake
Put in a Package and Sold……….Heather, Alice, Cheryl
Feel the Love…………………………..Alice, Cheryl, Jake
Lonely Lady………………………………………..Heather
Happy Birthday………………………..Heather, Company
Natural High (Reprise)……………….Heather, Company
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Betty Aberlin Cheryl
Gretchen Cryer Heather
Joel Fabiani Joe
Margot Rose Alice
Don Scardino Jake
Understudies: Michael Ayr (Jake), Nadine Connors (Alice/Cheryl), Gene Lindsey (Joe)
REPLACEMENTS
Betty Aberlin Heather
Orson Bean Joe
Betty Buckley Heather
Nancy Ford Heather
Carol Hall Heather
George Hosmer Joe
Anne Kaye Heather
Steven Keats Joe
Phyllis Newman Heather
Virginia Vestoff Heather
OTHER PRODUCTIONS
