Description
Tom Northam
Flexible casting
Flexible run time from 30-90 minutes
Comedy and musical revue
A very rich, (and married), Chicago business tycoon falls in love with a young actress, Gloria Swansworth. He buys The Palace Theater in Peoria, Illinois, providing her a place to perform to keep her far from Hollywood. The tycoon dies. Although the theatre is closed to the public, the actors continue to perform as they have for years as its total operation and salaries are paid by an ongoing trust fund. The estate, which has been in probate court for nearly fifty years, is finally settled leaving everything to his sole heir, his grandson, Reginald Hector Pittsfield, III of Lick Creek, IL, otherwise known as the Right Reverend Reginald Hector Pittsfield, III of the Holy Redeemer Salvation Church of the New Truth.
The show begins as the cast learns that the court case has been settled. They are soon visited by the Right Reverend Pittsfield III and his sidekick Sister-Elder Johns. As it turns out, he is a movie buff and is thrilled to discover his new theatre is filled with old actors and actresses (whom he thought were dead) who are still performing. He decides to invest his billions to produce “The Greatest Show of All Time,” to pay tribute to all the golden stars of the silver screen by providing the opportunity for a last performance and Standing Ovation.
Why we love this show!
- As a musical revue, this show can be an entertaining showcase for every member of your cast!
- The characters are recognizable with strong personalities.
- You can create your own production based on available talent and desired show length!
While there are 5 required scenes (about 30 minutes) that tie the overall production together, the remainder is a series of vignettes that are optional. - All of the music is in the Public Domain.
- May be cast with as few as 5 men and 3 women, but may include many with the optional scenes and chorus.
See Tom Northam’s other popular musicals:
A Bag Full of Miracles
Sometimes a Rainbow
The Widows on Walnut Hill
