The Robber Bridegroom
Laura Pels Theatre
Run in repertory with Edward II, The Time of Your Life, The Three Sisters
Previews Began: October 6, 1975
Opening Night: October 7, 1975
Closing Night: Oct 18, 1975
Music: Robert Waldman
Lyrics: Alfred Uhry
Book: Alfred Uhry
Based on the short story by beloved writer Eudora Welty, The Robber Bridegroom is the Southern-fried Robin Hood tale of Jamie Lockhar, a dangerous, handsome, backwoods rogue who’s a gentleman by day and bandit by night. When he falls for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy planter, his world and code of ethics are turned upside down.
Musical Numbers
Act One
Once Upon the Natchez Trace…………………Jamie,
Rosamund,
Salome,
Clement,
Goat,
Little Harp,
Big Harp,
Company
Suddenly the Day Looks Sunny………………….Jamie
Two Heads………..Little Harp, Big Harp, Company
(Steal) With Style……………………..Jamie, Company
Rosamund’s Dream………………….Rosamund, Jamie
The Pricklepear Bloom……………Salome, Company
Nothin’ Up…………………………Rosamund, Company
Deeper in the Woods…………………………..Company
Riches………….Clement, Jamie, Salome, Rosamund
Little Pieces of Sugar Cane……………………….Jamie
Love Stolen………………………………Jamie, Company
Act Two
Poor Tied Up Darlin’………………..Little Harp, Goat
Mean As a Snake……………………………………..Raven
Goodbye Salome…..Salome, Little Harp, Company
Sleepy Man………………………………Rosamund, Men
Where, Oh Where (Is My Baby Darlin’?)……Jamie,
Clement,
Rosamund,
Company
Pass Her Along………………Girls, Highway Robbers
Finale…………………………………………………Company
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