Role Songs Dancing             Reno Sweeny - A sexy and charismatic nightclub singer and You’re The Top Some former evangelist”. Keeps her age to herself but is at least 30 and Friendship   could be as old as 55ish (but- Vavoom!). For some unknown I Get A Kick Out of You   reason Reno has forsaken what was once her calling of Anything Goes   evangelism, and has become a very successful nightclub Blow Gabriel Blow   headliner. Reno is confident, clever, philosophical, funny, Lets Misbehave   persuasive, and extremely comfortable with herself physically and Take me back to Manhattan   in every other way. She is practical and makes a good show Some chorus numbers   of keeping it all together while romantic and tenderhearted     underneath all her bravado. Reno is a consummate performer     and a real showstopper. Must have comedic timing and be able     to command the stage. In the beginning (and maybe forever – at     least a little) she is in love with Billy.                 Billy J. Crocker - Elisha Whitney's kind but inefficient general You’re The Top Yes manager who is in love with Hope. Must be charismatic and Easy To Love   MUST have comedic timing and considerable charm. Enough to It’s Delovely   win the heart of a steady girl engaged to a good man, and to have All Through The Night   stolen the experienced heart and garnered the lavish attentions of Some chorus numbers   Reno. Must be very confident physically, and willing to be put in     silly situations. Must be able to move quickly. Idealistic.                 Hope Harcourt - A wealthy and beautiful heiress. Hope is sailing It’s Delovely Some to marry Lord Evelyn, who - although he is a very nice guy- is her Anything Goes   heart’s second choice. It’s just after the crash, and her family has All Through The Night   lost much of its fortune (while NOT losing it's standing)- Some chorus numbers   maintaining the family status quo is very important to her and     critical to the ones she loves. Sweet, but with a strong sense of     morals and duty. Willing to marry to satisfy mother’s wishes,     instead of love. Good sense of humour, can be mischievous.     Sparkling, ladylike individualism is good starting point set of     adjectives for Hope.                 Sir Evelyn Oakley - Hope's aristocratic English fiancé. A steady, Lets Misbehave Some believable upper crust English accent a MUST. An earnest, Some chorus numbers   energetic, good-natured, gullible and charming jewel of a nerd     (called so affectionately). Loves the Americans. Born knowing     who he is, therefore has the gift of being clueless to anybody’s     opinion of him. Must be capable of - and comfortable with -     comedic acting, and be very willing to take directions and do just     about anything (within reason, naturally).                 Mrs. Harcourt - Hope's widowed mother who, at No Solo Singing Minimal this point in time, is mainly concerned with social status and money Some chorus numbers   (snob). Although born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and     accustomed to the good life of the social elite, she has - because     of the crash- learned to flow with the tide… yet has but one     course in mind: She wants Hope to marry well- and by that she     means rich! It’s the only way she can see that will save her home     and her (and her daughter’s) place in society. Married well, but     not to her one true love. Must be able to span the distance     between refined lady and panic-stricken comedienne to     breathless receiver of renewed hope.                 Elisha J. Whitney - a successful Ivy league Wall Street No Solo Singing Minimal banker/business tycoon. Extremely near-sighted and a gloriously Some chorus numbers   functional drunk. Huge personality. Used to snapping his fingers     and having the world stop to listen. Thinks he’s right, but also     capable of listening to reason and changing his mind. Down-to earth     in some ways and outlandish in others. Very loyal to his     alma mater (Yale).                 Moonface Martin - (Public Enemy #13, traveling [disguised] as Friendship Some reverend); Wanted by the police. Uncomplicated and loveable Be like the Bluebird   gangster. Very interested in climbing up the most wanted ladder. Some chorus numbers   Wily and quick-witted, yet somehow just this side of gullible,     Moonface is loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. He     carries a machine gun in a violin case- ready for action- but it’s     pretty obvious he’s untried in anything desperate. Strong comedic     timing required; able to move quickly.                 Bonnie Latour - traffic-stopping dame. Independent, modern, Lets Step Out Yes impulsive, courageous, boundless, immoderate, and driven by Some chorus numbers   whatever gratifies her at the moment. She HAS to have the kind     of physical presence that immediately causes every man within     eyesight to zing! notice her. The actress playing this part must be     extremely comfortable physically. She must be fresh and     enjoyable in spite of her brazen ways, and be willing to play broad     physical comedy. Lovably clueless, “joysey” accent.                 ANGELS - Reno’s backup singers/dancers for her nightclub act; Take me back to Manhattan Yes all are young; and be very comfortable with their magnetism Chorus Numbers    (& physical apperance in general).     The collective feel of the Angels is they charge the atmosphere.     They are good at what they do. Their names are:           Chastity Taylor - wants to make enough money as a showgirl to     go to veterinary school.           Charity Jackson - looking for a millionaire. Her college degree     didn’t pay as much as her legs.           Purity Evans - showgirl with a heart of gold. Secretly wants to     marry her childhood sweetheart.           Virtue Williams - excellent showgirl, but charmingly and     completely clueless in all other arenas.                 Captain - (Captain Reginald Strong) the man in charge of the Chorus Numbers None S.S. American. Intelligent, strong, but a little too concerned with     prestige. Good comedic timing.                 Purser - (Lance White) reliable, alert, and by-the-book, with an Chorus Numbers Some air of confident style.                 Luke - presumably reformed gambler, and recent Christian None Some convert. Traveling with Henry T. Dobson, and his cousin John.                 John - influenced by his cousin Luke, but loyal to his conversion None Some and Dobson, John has a conscience, but an easily manipulated     will; his vice had been demon rum.                 Reporter - (Buff Johnson) works for the Globe American; he’s None None seen it all and reported it.                 Photographer - (Otto Wilson) works for the Globe American; None None eager, ambitious and hungry                 Bishop Henry T. Dobson - missionary to China; middle aged, None None certain, stoic, benevolent, if a bit self-satisfied.