Sweet Charity

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Sweet Charity is a beloved musical that first premiered on Broadway in 1966. With a book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, the musical follows the misadventures of the optimistic and romantic Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hostess at a seedy nightclub. The story revolves around Charity's relentless search for love and her encounters with a series of unreliable men. Despite facing heartbreak and disappointment, Charity maintains her hopeful spirit, determined to find a meaningful relationship. Along the way, she interacts with an array of colorful characters, including fellow dancers, a neurotic claustrophobic and his charismatic friend, and a movie star. Sweet Charity features a memorable score that includes iconic songs like "Big Spender," "If My Friends Could See Me Now," and "The Rhythm of Life." The music captures the vibrant energy of the 1960s and adds to the musical's appeal and lasting popularity. The original production of Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, received critical acclaim and ran for over 600 performances. It was praised for its innovative choreography, complex characters, and witty dialogue. The musical was subsequently adapted into a film in 1969, starring Shirley MacLaine in the lead role. Over the years, Sweet Charity has enjoyed numerous revivals worldwide, including on Broadway and in London's West End.}

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Source Material

Later Contributors

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Screenplay
Genre: Musical Comedy

Score

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Original score

Cut prior to opening

Added to film version

Added to, but cut from 2005 Revival

Added to the 2005 revival

Studio Cast Recordings

Recordings listed here were done in the studio specifically to release as recordings. They do not represent cast recordings of a particular production.

  • Studio Cast (1998)
    Jacqueline Dankworth , Gregg Edelman , Josephine Blake , Shezwae Powell , Clive Rowe

Demos & Pre-Production Recordings

From ChatGPT

Sweet Charity is a beloved musical that first premiered on Broadway in 1966. With a book by Neil Simon, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, the musical follows the misadventures of the optimistic and romantic Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hostess at a seedy nightclub. The story revolves around Charity's relentless search for love and her encounters with a series of unreliable men. Despite facing heartbreak and disappointment, Charity maintains her hopeful spirit, determined to find a meaningful relationship. Along the way, she interacts with an array of colorful characters, including fellow dancers, a neurotic claustrophobic and his charismatic friend, and a movie star. Sweet Charity features a memorable score that includes iconic songs like "Big Spender," "If My Friends Could See Me Now," and "The Rhythm of Life." The music captures the vibrant energy of the 1960s and adds to the musical's appeal and lasting popularity. The original production of Sweet Charity, directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, received critical acclaim and ran for over 600 performances. It was praised for its innovative choreography, complex characters, and witty dialogue. The musical was subsequently adapted into a film in 1969, starring Shirley MacLaine in the lead role. Over the years, Sweet Charity has enjoyed numerous revivals worldwide, including on Broadway and in London's West End.}

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Authors

Original Authors

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Book
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Lyrics
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Music
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Source Material

Later Contributors

This list represents writers who contributed to revisions, etc. following the original production.

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Screenplay
Genre: Musical Comedy

Source

Based on the film The Nights of Cabiria, directed by Federico Fellini, from a screenplay by Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Ennio Flaiano.

Synopsis

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Trivia & History

Selected non-English-language versions:

  • Original German Cast -- G/Decca SKL 16-643-P (S)
  • Original French Cast -- F/CBS S-70084 (S)

Other Titles

  • The Nights of Cabiria (source material)

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