Sweet Charity
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Previews Began: April 11, 2005
Opening Night: May 4, 2005
Closing Night: December 31, 2005
Music: Cy Coleman
Lyrics: Dorothy Fields
Book: Neil Simon
Charity works at a dance club where she has seen only the dark side of life through bad relationships. One day she meets Oscar and believes her luck has changed. When things turn sour, Charity stays sweet and hopeful that someday her ideals will materialize.
Musical Numbers
Act One
You Should See Yourself………………………….Charity
Big Spender…………………Nickie, Helene, Company
Charity’s Soliloquy………………………………….Charity
Rich Man’s Frug……………………………………Company
If My Friends Could See Me Now……………Charity
Too Many Tomorrows…………………….Vittorio Vidal
There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than
This……………………………….Charity, Nickie, Helene
I’m The Bravest Individual……………………..Charity,
Oscar Lindquist
Act Two
Rhythm of Life…………….Charity, Oscar Lindquist,
Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck,
Daddy’s All-Girl Rhythm Choir,
Company
A Good Impression………Oscar Lindquist, Quartet
Baby Dream Your Dream……………..Nickie, Helene
Sweet Charity……………………………Oscar Lindquist
Big Spender (Reprise)………………………….Company
Where Am I Going………………………………….Charity
I’m A Brass Band………………….Charity, Brass Band
I Love To Cry At Weddings………….Herman, Mike,
Nickie, Helene,
Girls, Patrons
I’m The Bravest Individual (Reprise)……….Charity
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