Play Me A Country Song
Virginia Theatre
Previews Began: June 7, 1982
Opening Night: June 27, 1982
Closing Night: June 27, 1982
Music: John R. Briggs
Harry Manfredini
Lyrics: John R. Briggs
Harry Manfredini
Book: Jay Broad
Twelve friends gather to celebrate Woody’s, their favorite road-stop bar in the Rocky Mountains, before it is torn down, in this country and western-flavored musical.
Musical Numbers
Act One
Sail Away……………………………………………………Ellen
Rodeo Dreams…………………………………………..Norm
Why Does A Woman Leave Her Man………….Fred
Eighteen-Wheelin’ Baby……….Meg, Lizzie, Penny,
Ellen
Waitin’ Tables…………………………..Lizzie, Company
Playing For Position…………………….Jerome, Buster
Just Thought I’d Call………………………………….Hank
Sing-A-Long……………Frances, Howard, Company
Sail Away/If You Don’t Mind……………Ellen, Tony
Play Me A Country Song……………………..Company
Act Two
Coffee, Beer and Whiskey………….Fred, Company
Only a Fool……………………………………….Meg, Hank
You Can’t Get Ahead………………………………..Penny
You Have To Get It Out To Get Away………..Ellen
Big City…………………………………………………..Buster
My Sweet Woman……………………………..Fred, Men
All Of My Dreams……………………….Lizzie, Women
Rodeo Rider……………………………….Tony, Company