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Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 3w, 7m
A Musical Play by N. Richard Nash Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh Music by Cy Coleman
This dynamic musical comedy about Wildcat Jackson, an all-American oil prospector in 1912, introduced the rousing showstopper "Hey, Look Me Over."
Wildcat “Wildy” Jackson and her sister Jane arrive in Centavo City with big dreams of striking it rich in the oil business. Though Wildy has neither land nor know-how, she convinces Joe Dynamite, a crew foreman, to help her prospect. Joe doubts they'll ever find oil, but Wildy persists. After several adventures and a turbulent romance, Wildy and Joe ultimately prevail, and a gusher explodes over their triumphant finale. The score (the Broadway debut of Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh) includes the showstopper "Hey, Look Me Over."
In 1912, Wildcat “Wildy” Jackson and her younger, daintier sister Jane arrive in Centavo City, hoping to strike it rich in the oil business. Wildy, trying her best to compete in a man’s world, maintains a tough demeanor and a positive outlook ("Hey, Look Me Over!"). The sisters meet Joe Dynamite, the most successful crew foreman in the territory. Joe finds Wildy’s ruggedness appealing and agrees to work with her if she can prove ownership to her claimed land and hire a crew.
Wildy and Jane meet and befriend Countess Emily O’Brien, who lets them share her house. Wildy meets an odoriferous, unwashed hermit named Sookie, who stays dirty to keep other people away. Wildy and Sookie make a deal to go fifty-fifty on any oil discovered on Sookie’s land (“What Takes My Fancy”). She stretches the truth to attract Joe, and sparks fly between them (“You’re A Liar”). Meanwhile. Jane falls for Hank, a pleasant mild-mannered young Mexican boy ("One Day We Dance").
Wildy attempts to lure Joe with her female charms ("Give A Little Whistle"), but when he rejects her plans, she has him falsely arrested and released into her custody. Joe gratefully agrees to start work on the project but abandons it once he discovers it was Wildy who had him jailed. Left high and literally dry by her partner and crew, Wildy resorts to desperate measures. At a Mexican fiesta, she dresses like a lady and dances merrily (“El Sombrero”), eventually winning Joe back. Wildy, Joe and the crew dig a well on Sookie’s hill, but no oil arises. Naysayers cry that Joe Dynamite has finally dug a dry one. All appears lost. But Wildy keeps at it, and at last… wham! A Texas-sized gusher.
Principals (3 female; 7 male)
Wildcat "Wildy" Jackson Jane Jackson Countess Emily O’Brien
Joe Dynamite Hank Sookie Sheriff Sam Gore Tattoo Oney Cisco
Supporting
Auctioneer Barney Luke Miguel Matt Corky Sandy Postman Inez Blonde Ensemble
People of Centavo City and the Plaza
Centavo City, a border town. 1912.
Act I
1. Overture – Orchestra 2. Opening – Orchestra 3. “Oil" – Ensemble 4. Change of Scene – Orchestra 5. “Hey, Look Me Over!” – Wildy & Janie 6. "Lease Bidding” – Auctioneer & Men 7. Reprise: “Hey, Look Me Over” – Wildy 8. Incidental Mariachi – Orchestra 9. "You've Come Home" – Joe 10. Change of Scene – Orchestra 11. Opening Scene 5 (Music Box) - Orchestra 12. Change of Scene (Hey Look Me Over) - Orchestra 13. “What Takes My Fancy” – Wildy & Sookie 14. Prairie – Orchestra 15. “You’re A Liar” – Wildy & Joe 16. Change of Scene (You’re A Liar) – Orchestra 17. “One Day We Dance” – Janie & Hank 18. Playoff: One Day – Orchestra 19. “Give A Little Whistle” – Wildy, Joe & Ensemble 20. Give A Little Whistle Ballet – Wildy, Joe, & Chorus 21. Reprise: “Give A Little Whistle” – Wildy & Sheriff 22. Change of Scene (Whistle) – Orchestra 23. Change of Scene (Whistle) – Orchestra 24. Incidental: Scene 11 – Guitar 25. Incidental – Guitar 26. “Tall Hope” – Tattoo, Oney & Men 27. Act I Finale: “Tall Hope” – Men
Act II
28. Entr’acte – Orchestra 29. Opening Act II – Orchestra 30. “Dancing On My Tippy Tippy Toes” – Wildy & Countess 31. Procession – Orchestra 32. “El Sombrero” – Wildy, Oney, Cisco, & Chorus 33. Sombrero (Dance) – Chorus 34. Post Sombrero – Orchestra 35. Incidental: Mariachi – Orchestra 36. Kiss Incidental – Orchestra 37. Change of Scene – Orchestra 38. Change of Scene – Orchestra 39. "Corduroy Road" – Joe & Men 40. Incidental: Sad Corduroy – Orchestra 41. Cantina Rhumba – Orchestra 42. Reprise: “You've Come Home” – Joe 43. Opening Scene 8 (Whistle) – Orchestra 44. One Day Exit – Orchestra 45. Finale: "Tall Hope" Reprise – Company 46. Curtain Call: "Hey, Look Me Over" – Company 47. Exit March – Orchestra
Full Orchestration
Violin ABCD Cello ABC Bass
Reed I: Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Alto Saxophone Reed II: Flute, Piccolo, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone & Bass Saxophone Reed III: Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Reed IV: Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone Reed V: Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bassoon & Baritone Saxophone
Horn Trumpet I & II Trumpet III Trombone I Trombone II Trombone III
Percussion I & II:
Timpani (2) Timpani (2 drums) Snare Drum Bongo Drums Suspended Cymbal Hi-Hat Cymbals Xylophone Marimba Glockenspiel Chimes Wood Block Steel Plate Wind Whistle Slide Whistle Boat Whistle (sharp, high pitch) Small Handbell Castanets Ratchet Gargling Sound Cowbells (3) Tambourine
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin
30 Libretto-Vocal Book 1 Piano-Conductor 1 Reed 1 1 Reed 2 1 Reed 3 1 Reed 4 1 Reed 5 1 Horn 2 Trumpet 1&2 1 Trumpet 3 1 Trombone 1 1 Trombone 2 1 Trombone 3 2 Percussion 1&2 1Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin 3 Violin ABCD 2 Cello ABC 1 Bass
30 Libretto-Vocal Book 1 Piano-Conductor
Cy Coleman (1929–2004) was born Seymour Kaufman in New York City to Eastern European Jewish parents, and was raised in the Bronx. A child prodigy, Coleman gave piano recitals at Steinway Hall, Town Hall and Carnegie Hall between the ages of six and nine. His educational backg ...
N. Richard Nash (1913-2000) wrote with distinction for the theatre, television, film, poetry and fiction. He is best known for The Rainmaker, which has been translated into nearly 40 languages. Nash wrote the screenplay for Porgy and Bess and the libretti for The Happy Time a ...
CAROLYN LEIGH left a legacy to her family and to the world. Her lyrics, co-written with composers of note are well known. Carolyn’s standard songs include “Young At Heart,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Hey, Look Me Over,” “Witchcraft,” “Doodlin’ Song,” “It Amazes Me,” “Pass Me ...
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