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Posted: 4/26/05 at 6:43pm

i am looking for a comedic musical that is strong in female leads. all have amazing vocal talents- we have a few strong males to

any suggestions would be appreciated!

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Posted: 4/26/05 at 8:34pm

"Ruthless," "Weird Romance," "Six Women with Brain Death or
Inquiring Minds Want to Know," "Nunsense," "The Apple Tree"
all have great female roles - and fairly demanding scores.
"Ruthless" requires some serious tap dancing from one
character. "The Apple Tree" is written to be performed with one
male and one female playing the leads in each act - but it also
works JUST as well with a different female and different male in
each act (to spread the wealth

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Some old timers that are funny are "Fade Out/Fade In" (a Carol
Burnett unknown), "On the 20 Century" (LOTS of great roles -
and a very demanding score) and - believe it or not -
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (if directed with the comedy right
out front, can be HYSTERICAL).

Good luck!

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Posted: 4/26/05 at 8:36pm

oops. sorry. Just saw on another thread that you're in high
school - "Six Women with Brain Death," "Ruthless," and "Weird
Romance" wouldn't be appropriate. Sorry!

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Posted: 4/26/05 at 10:21pm

THE BELLS ARE RINGING. Great lead role with supporting female and male roles.

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Posted: 4/29/05 at 4:38pm

"Once Upon a Mattress" is a surefire hit with lots of women's roles and full
of comedy. Lately "Seussical the Musical" has been popular in our area
theatres, both HS and community. "Honk" is another good choice, based
on the story of the Ugly Duckling. "Anne of Green Gables" is a pleasant
and popular musical for families that features a lot of women's roles, too.
Give a listen and look at "Lucky Stiff," too.

Colin Douglas

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Posted: 6/19/05 at 7:28pm

"Hello Dolly" has a great female lead, as well as other supporting males and females. Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" also has a lot of female leads. "Annie Get Your Gun" would also be a great choice, along with countless others. Do you have any limitations that might help us narrow down some choices?

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:47am

A...My Name is Alice is a musical review with 5 women and is very funny with a few serious bits thrown in. It's excellent. I think it's Samuel French.

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Posted: 7/18/05 at 1:41pm

You might want to see if the rights are available for Sweet Charity
(currently on Broadway) and Little Women (which just closed on
Broadway) and maybe Chicago. Little Women doesn't really qualify
as a comedy, but it's got the women's roles.

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Posted: 7/25/05 at 4:48pm

We just produced "The Boy Friend" with an all student cast, ages 8-17
years! It was so much fun, such a learning experience for the kids and
the audiences loved it! Consider using large cards with subtitles on them
for the various French phrases...it was hilarious to have them popping up
all over the stage. Lots of fun, but not difficult songs and dances, and the
women are very important in this show. Julie Andrews got her start in
this musical, and she's directing a new version of it now to tour the
States.

Colin

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Posted: 7/25/05 at 6:20pm

We just saw Ms. Andrews' production of "The Boyfriend" at the
Goodspeed a couple of weeks ago - it's really charming. But -
not difficult dances? All that tapping???

I didn't realize that it was going on tour - I hope that a lot of
people get a chance to see it - it's a delightful two hours!

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roshelle24 Walk-On Joined: 4/26/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: LOOKING FOR COMEDIC MUSICAL Posted: 4/26/05 at 6:43pm
	i am looking for a comedic musical that is strong in female leads. all have amazing vocal talents- we have a few strong males to any suggestions would be appreciated!

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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 4/26/05 at 8:34pm
	"Ruthless," "Weird Romance," "Six Women with Brain Death or Inquiring Minds Want to Know," "Nunsense," "The Apple Tree" all have great female roles - and fairly demanding scores. "Ruthless" requires some serious tap dancing from one character. "The Apple Tree" is written to be performed with one male and one female playing the leads in each act - but it also works JUST as well with a different female and different male in each act (to spread the wealth ) Some old timers that are funny are "Fade Out/Fade In" (a Carol Burnett unknown), "On the 20 Century" (LOTS of great roles - and a very demanding score) and - believe it or not - "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (if directed with the comedy right out front, can be HYSTERICAL). Good luck!
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 4/26/05 at 8:36pm
	oops. sorry. Just saw on another thread that you're in high school - "Six Women with Brain Death," "Ruthless," and "Weird Romance" wouldn't be appropriate. Sorry!
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ljstockham813 Player Joined: 3/31/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 4/26/05 at 10:21pm
	THE BELLS ARE RINGING. Great lead role with supporting female and male roles.
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Colin Player Joined: 4/01/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 4/29/05 at 4:38pm
	"Once Upon a Mattress" is a surefire hit with lots of women's roles and full of comedy. Lately "Seussical the Musical" has been popular in our area theatres, both HS and community. "Honk" is another good choice, based on the story of the Ugly Duckling. "Anne of Green Gables" is a pleasant and popular musical for families that features a lot of women's roles, too. Give a listen and look at "Lucky Stiff," too.
	Colin Douglas
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TheatreGeek Walk-On Joined: 6/18/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 6/19/05 at 7:28pm
	"Hello Dolly" has a great female lead, as well as other supporting males and females. Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" also has a lot of female leads. "Annie Get Your Gun" would also be a great choice, along with countless others. Do you have any limitations that might help us narrow down some choices?
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DramaGal Walk-On Joined: 7/13/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/18/05 at 11:47am
	A...My Name is Alice is a musical review with 5 women and is very funny with a few serious bits thrown in. It's excellent. I think it's Samuel French.
	DramaGal
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charlz Player Joined: 7/07/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 7/18/05 at 1:41pm
	You might want to see if the rights are available for Sweet Charity (currently on Broadway) and Little Women (which just closed on Broadway) and maybe Chicago. Little Women doesn't really qualify as a comedy, but it's got the women's roles.
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Colin Player Joined: 4/01/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Posted: 7/25/05 at 4:48pm
	We just produced "The Boy Friend" with an all student cast, ages 8-17 years! It was so much fun, such a learning experience for the kids and the audiences loved it! Consider using large cards with subtitles on them for the various French phrases...it was hilarious to have them popping up all over the stage. Lots of fun, but not difficult songs and dances, and the women are very important in this show. Julie Andrews got her start in this musical, and she's directing a new version of it now to tour the States. Colin
	Colin Douglas
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 7/25/05 at 6:20pm
	We just saw Ms. Andrews' production of "The Boyfriend" at the Goodspeed a couple of weeks ago - it's really charming. But - not difficult dances? All that tapping??? I didn't realize that it was going on tour - I hope that a lot of people get a chance to see it - it's a delightful two hours!
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