Redhead The Musical

Book: Herbert and Dorothy Fields, Sidney Sheldon and David Shaw, Music: Albert Hague, Lyrics: Dorothy Fields

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Plot Summary & Audition Tips

List of Characters in Redhead

Redhead 1959 Original Broadway Recording

A musical murder mystery set in London, early 1900s. A young actress has been strangled by a red headed, bearded man. At the Simpson Sisters Wax Museum, a new exhibit "The Strangler and the Dancing Girl" is being unveiled. Everyone is waiting to see if the killer will show up.

Despite winning several Tony Awards, Redhead is rarely revived.

Essie Whimple (Mezzo)

a dreamer - a bit silly - makes up stories to get men to notice her

Maude Simpson (Alto)

Essie's conservative aunt

Sarah Simpson (Alto)

Essie's romantic and fun-loving aunt

Tom Baxter (Baritone)

a strong, handsome American actor

George Poppett (Tenor)

Tom's coworker

Sir Charles Willingham

nobleman and the murdered girl's fiance, Tom's friend

David (Tenor)

Howard

the manager of the theatre

May and Tillie

two streetwalkers

Chorus and Smaller Roles: 8M/8F with high energy who dance well

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List of Songs in Redhead

• Simpson Sisters (Company)
• The Right Finger On My Left Hand (Essie)
• Just For Once (Essie, Tom, George)
• Merely Marvelous (Essie)
• Uncle Sam Rag (George, Chorus)
• Erbie Fitch's Dilemma (Essie)
• She's Not Enough Woman For Me (Tom, George)
• Behave Yourself (Maud, Sarah, Essie)
• Look Who's In Love (Essie, Tom)
• My Girl Is Just Enough (Tom)
• Two Faces In The Dark (Howard, Chorus)
• I'm Back In Circulation (Tom)
• We Loves Ye, Jimey (Chorus)
• I'll Try (Essie, Tom)