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How Now, Dow Jones

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  9w, 12m

Book by Max Shulman
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Music by Elmer Bernstein

This musical comedy follows Kate, the voice of Dow Jones, whose fiance won’t marry her until the Dow Jones Averages hit 1,000. Bribery, adultery, and neurotic Republicans abound in this madcap and timely tale set in the heart of Wall Street.

How Now, Dow Jones

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    9w, 12m
  • Duration
    Duration
    More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Nominee! 1968 Tony Award for Best Musical
    Nominee! 1968 Tony Award for Best Original Score

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Summary
This musical comedy follows Kate, the voice of Dow Jones, whose fiance won’t marry her until the Dow Jones Averages hit 1,000. Bribery, adultery, and neurotic Republicans abound in this madcap and timely tale set in the heart of Wall Street.
History
The original Broadway production of How Now, Dow Jones opened on December 7, 1967 starring Tony Roberts, Marlyn Mason and Brenda Vaccaro. The David Merrick production was directed by George Abbott, with choreography by Gillian Lynne (and an uncredited Michael Bennett). The show played 220 performances and was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, winning one for co-star Hiram Sherman.
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Performing Groups

CYNTHIA PIKE
KATE MONTGOMERY
HERBERT MAGRUDER
CHARLEY MATSON
SUE ELLEN BRADBURY
WALTER I. BRADBURY
WILLIAM FOSTER WINGATE
FIRST CUSTOMER MAN
SECOND CUSTOMER MAN
THIRD CUSTOMER MAN
FOURTH CUSTOMER MAN
MRS. MILLHAUSER
MRS. HARRIS
MRS. KLEIN
MRS. CALLAHAN
MRS. RAGOSA
DR. GILMAN
MISS WHIPPLE
MR. DOW
MR. JONES
A.K.

ENSEMBLE – Brokers, analysts, investors, tourists, etc.

  • Time Period 1960s
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

Music Samples

Act I
1. Opening / “A-B-C” – Orchestra / Cynthia, Tourists, Wall Streeters
1a. Into Childs – Orchestra
2. “They Don't Make ’Em Like That Any More” – Kate & Cynthia
2a. Sue Ellen's Theme – Orchestra
3. “Live A Little” – Charley, Kate & New Yorkers
3a. “May I Present” – Charley & Kate
3aa. They Don't Tag – Orchestra
3b. “A Little Investigation” – Wingate, McFetridge, Dow, Jones & The Tycoons
3c. Into Bedroom – Orchestra
4. “Walk Away” – Kate
4a. Special New Yorkey – Orchestra
4b. Dreyfus – Orchestra
4c. Cross #2 – Orchestra
5. “Goodbye, Failure, Goodbye” – Charley, Customers' Men & Brokers
5a. Goodbye Tag – Orchestra
6. “Shakespeare Lied” – Kate, Cynthhia & Gilman
6a. Goodbye Tag – Orchestra
7. “Step To The Rear” – Charley, Millhauser, Widows & Ensemble
7a. Utility – Orchestra
7b. Cross Weekend – Orchestra
7c. Weekend Cross – Orchestra
8. “Big Trouble” – Kate

Act II
9. Entr’acte – Orchestra
10. “Rich Is Better” – Nurse, Klein, Doctor & Chorus
10a. “Just For The Moment” – Kate & Chorus
10b. Tag – Orchestra
10c. Tycoons – Orchestra
10d. “Big Trouble (Reprise)” – Wingate & The Tycoons
10e. Bridge - Investigation – Orchestra
10f. Utility – Orchestra
11. “He’s Here!” – Cynthia
11a. Tag – Orchestra
12. “Panic” – Full Company
13. “May I Present (Reprise)” – Charley & Kate
13a. New Yorkey – Orchestra
13b. A.K.’s Entrance – Orchestra
14. “Finale Round” – Wingate, Broker, Charley, Tycoons & Widows
15. “Bows” – Full Company
16. Exit Music – Orchestra
  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size X-Large
  • Chorus Size Small

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25   Libretti
25   Vocal Books
1   Piano-Conductor (rehearsal & stick conductor)

1   Reed 1 – Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
1   Reed 2 – Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & Alto Saxophone
1   Reed 3 – Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone
1   Reed 4 – Flute, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone
1   Reed 5 – Bassoon, Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone
2   Trumpet 1&2 – dbl. Flügelhorn
1   Trumpet 3
1   Trombone 1
1   Trombone 2
1   Trombone 3
1   Harp
2   Percussion 1&2 – Perc 1: Timpani, Snare Drum, Bongos, Bells, Xylophone, Chimes, Hand Cymbals, Triangle, Whistles (Police, Bird), Wood Block; Perc 2: Drum Set
1   Guitar – Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Electric Guitar & Banjo
3   Violin A,B&C
1   Cello
1   Bass – Acoustic
25   Libretti
25   Vocal Books
1   Piano-Conductor (rehearsal & performance)

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Authors

Author

Max Shulman

Author

Elmer Bernstein

Carolyn Leigh

Carolyn Leigh

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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