Principals (3 female; 4 male)

Polly Baker — postmistress in Deadrock, Nevada, an “All-American girl” Irene Roth — New York society debutante Patricia Fodor — an English tourist

Bobby Child — young man from New York in love with musical theatre Bela Zangler — an established theatrical producer in New York Eugene Fodor — an English tourist, Patricia's brother Everett Baker — Polly’s father Lank Hawkins — saloon proprietor in Deadrock, Nevada

Supporting

Mother (Mrs. Lottie Child) — Bobby’s business-oriented and controlling parent Perkins — Mother’s business assistant (doubles as Custus) Chauffeur — for Mother’s limousine

Tess — dance director; Zangler’s favorite Patsy — showgirl with high speaking voice Mitzi — a principal dancer Elaine — follies girl Louise — follies girl Susie — follies girl Betsy — follies girl Margie — follies girl Sheila — follies girl Vera — follies girl

Moose — member of Cowboy Trio Mingo — member of Cowboy Trio and of Male Quartet Sam — member of Cowboy Trio

Harry — member of Male Quartet; Bartender Junior — member of Male Quartet; card player Wyatt — member of Male Quartet; card player Billy — card player Pete Custus — (doubles as Perkins) Jimmy

Ensemble

Stage Manager of New York theatre Stage Hands 4 Show Girls 2 Lackeys for Zangler 3 Mother’s Directors New York Street Crowds Deadrock Street Crowds

The original Broadway production had a cast of 29 performers, including chorus. Some doubling was employed in the minor parts.

Written by Ken Ludwig Lyrics by Ira Gershwin Music by George Gershwin Directed by Kristin Netzband

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