To Bed a Fortune
Restoration Comedy with a Modern Musical Comedy Flair
Music by Neil Fishman
Lyrics by Harvey Edelman
Book by Alan Gerstel and Harvey Edelman
England in the 1800’s was never as outrageous as this Restoration romp, boasting a score of 15 songs ranging from sultry love ballads to baudy drinking songs! With lots of dancing, movement, and sword play, this property is great for college and high school theatrical productions.
Songs Include:
Lichfield Is Our Last Stand (Archer and Aimwell)
Song for the Moment (Archer)
Tis Better To Be Single (Mrs. Sullen and Dorinda)
Thankful (Archer and Aimwell)
Never Felt This Way Before (Dorinda)
Faces In a Mirror (Aimwell)
Lets Be Brothers (Archer and Scrub)
Incompatible (Mrs. Sullen)
Hello to Love, Goodbye To Peace of Mind (Mrs. Sullen and Dorinda)
You’ve Got to See It Through (Mrs. Sullen and Dorinda)
Just One More Drink Will Do It (Boniface, Bagshot, and Gibbet)
Someone, Somewhere (Cherry)
Welcome, Sir Charles (Scrub and Chorus)
Finale
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Audience General Audience – Children Over 12
Running Time Approximately 120 minutes (including intermission)
Casting Requirements 12 performers
Scenic Requirements One convertible set
Orchestra 1 (Piano) – 8 pieces