The Band Wagon Page #7

Light change.

Revolve.

This is going to be beautiful.

It will be a memorable moment.

Memorable.

This is real theatre.

Everything's smooth as silk.

No, Herman, that doesn't go up,

it goes down. Take it down.

What is this? Herman!

I don't think you've got your cues right!

No, stop!

That one doesn't go down, it goes up.

Take it up.

For heaven's sake, look at your cue sheet.

Take it up. No, not me.

Herman, this cable has fouled.

Calm down. Don't let us lose our heads.

This is a setback,

but that's what we come out of town for.

We'll never make it work.

Of course it will. You boys get together,

think of something brilliant.

You can't put Gaby on that thing.

It's dangerous. I won't allow it.

It's all right. After all, we expected

to strike a snag or two.

Get the full company in the lounge

for dialogue rehearsal...

while they're clearing the stage.

We can't afford to waste a moment.

Here. I'm sorry. I forgot.

That help?

All right?

If you've quite finished, let's try this.

We're going to get the stage soon.

You don't know it yet.

Paul, I'm afraid Gaby's kind of beat.

Nobody's had any sleep for two nights.

Can't you let her rest a while?

If you don't mind, Tony,

I've worked with her for many years.

I happen to know her a good deal

better than you do.

All right, Gaby. Come on.

Madame, may I have this dance?

Cut the clowning. It's not going to seem

so funny tomorrow night.

All right, Adam.

Okay, Paul, they're ready for you on-stage.

Come on.

This is the big moment.

Hal, come on. Take it over there.

Tony, Gaby, this is it.

I want it to be outstanding.

It must be beautiful, fabulous,

warm, and fiery.

Your cue is, "Dance, fools, dance!"

Hal, it seems to be a little too much,

doesn't it?

Yes.

Are we really supposed

to open tomorrow night?

"Dance, fools, dance!"

The New Haven Theatre PRESENTS THE

JEFFREY CORDOVA PRODUCTION OF

The Band Wagon

OPENING TONIGH NEW GREAT MUSICAL

ALL OF THE NATION'S GREATEST HITS

Hello, there! It's a big night.

Everybody is here from New York.

Simply everybody.

Do you hear that, my dear?

Everybody from New York is here.

Come on. Don't want you

to miss the overture.

Think we should get ready, boys?

No, we can finish this hand.

Nobody's made a pep talk yet.

Pep talk?

Yeah. I never seen an opening night yet

without some guy...

gets all the poor actors together

and makes them a long speech:

"They should be brilliant."

On-stage, please. Everybody on-stage.

Mr. Cordova wants to say a few words.

Come on, girls. Hurry up. Let's go.

Step right along.

Company, a final word.

You've all been just wonderful.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Tonight, we're about to perform

before an audience in a theatre.

It's not only a temple of the arts,

but a place of business.

And I feel we have here a venture

that is successful on both counts.

Nothing to be nervous about.

We've got to keep our wits and do a show.

There will be rough spots,

but we'll smooth them out.

Remember, that's what

we came out of town for.

Up to now,

I've been giving you orders as director...

but when next you see me,

I shall be just as one of you...

an eager ham, anxious to make good.

Actors, let's go.

All right, people.

Get ready for the tableau, girls.

Finish your make-up.

Come on, girls. Let's go.

I'm so glad you folks could come.

And don't forget the big party

at the hotel after the show.

The whole cast will be there.

You'll meet them all.

Of course, I have to go backstage

to congratulate them afterwards.

I'll see you all at the party.

All New York is here.

Big party at the hotel after the show.

I'll look for you. Big party, big show.

Come on, now.

We don't want to miss a thing.

Now, don't forget the party.

Evelyn, big party at the hotel

after the show.

I'll look for you.

Champagne's on me.

The Band Wagon

WILL BE THE Great Hit OF THE YEAR

Shall I drive you to the hotel, sir,

to the party?

No. Drive me to the station.

Maybe I can still make the 11:40

back to New York.

Yes, sir.

- Good evening.

- I was looking for The Band Wagon party.

This is it, sir.

Let's go. Hurry up. Champagne.

This way, please.

- Are you leaving, sir?

- Yes. Good night.

We must do this more often.

Oh, give me something

to remember you by

When you are far away from me

Some little something

It's all Annie's fault.

I should have listened to my mother.

She told me only to be in hit shows.

Hi, I don't want to barge in.

I just want to tell you all

how great I think you are.

I didn't get a chance

to know you very well.

- I'm sorry I messed up the show for you.

- Wait a minute, come on in, have a drink.

- I don't want to crash the party.

- Give Mr. Hunter a drink.

- What do you say, Scotch, rye, or beer?

- Beer's fine.

- One beer, coming up.

- Want some pizza pie?

How about a sandwich?

We've got ham and devilled egg.

I've had enough of both for one night.

Far away

Me, oh, my

Only yesterday

There we were, the whole act,

the 10 Tapping Troubadours.

The 10 Tapping Troubadours?

Yeah, believe it or not...

we were stranded in Pittsburgh

with $3 between us...

crammed into one room

the size of that closet.

Gaby, come on in.

We're having a good old-fashioned wake.

I've been looking all over for you.

Where is Paul?

He's at a very exclusive wake

with Jeff and the Martons.

Can I get you a drink, Gaby?

How about a beer?

How about some popcorn?

Lily, Lester, come on in.

Are you sure? Don't you remember?

We wrote that thing.

This is a wonderful party. Come on in.

Who's going to go out and get the beer?

Okay, Sis, you're elected.

Tony, watch this!

More beer!

I'll never forget. You blew a gasket.

You were really gone. Come on.

Come on, Tony. Come on, get with it.

- How I love the glass of beer

- More beer

- Beer goes very good with beer

- More beer

When I'm drinking beer I'm thinking

'"Ach, life is dear'"

But there's someone I love

even more than beer

I love Louisa

Louisa loves me

When we rode on the merry-go-round

I kissed Louisa

And then Louisa

Louisa kissed me

We were so happy

So happy and free

Ach! Ach! But she's a

beautiful Louisa

Ach! When I choose 'em

I never want to lose 'em

Someday Louisa

Louisa will be

More als just a Frulein to me

- Frenchmen love a glass of wine

- More beer

- The English think the whiskey's fine

- More beer

But when I comb off all the foam off

I drink a toast

To the Germans and the Mdchen

I love most

Ich liebe Louisa

Louisa liebt mich

Wenn wir auf das Ringelspiel gehen

Ich ksse Louisa

Und dann Louisa

Louisa ksst mich

Wir sind so glcklich

So glcklich sind wir

Ach! Ach! But she's a

beautiful Louisa

Ach! When I choose 'em

I never want to lose 'em

Ach! Ach! But she's a

beautiful Louisa

Ach! When I choose 'em

I never want to lose 'em

Someday Louisa

Louisa will be

More than just a Frulein to me

More beer!

More beer!

More beer!

Gosh, with all this raw talent around,

why can't us kids get together...

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