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ROGER BEAN

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

is dedicated to Lois Bean

National Production Script

September 2009

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created by Roger Bean

premiered on March 20, 1999 at the Stackner Cabaret at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
and returned on April 8, 2001 to the Stiemke Theatre at Milwaukee Repertory Theater,
Joseph Hanreddy, Artistic Director, Timothy J. Shields, Managing Director
2001 version: Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker • Musical Direction & Orchestrations by Brian Baker
Choreography by Janet Miller • Scenic Design by Maureen Chavez-Kruger • Costume Design by Alex Tecoma
Lighting Design by John Frautschy • Directed by Roger Bean
Cast
Laurie Birmingham Betty Jean
Jacquelyn Ritz Cindy Lou
Becky Spice Missy
Bets Malone Suzy
••••••
The Los Angeles production premiered on September 29, 2006,
at the El Portal Forum Theatre, North Hollywood, CA, presented by
David Elzer, Peter Schneider, Roger Bean and Marvelous Dreams LLC
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker • Orchestrations by Brian Baker • Choreography by Janet Miller
Musical Direction by Allen Everman II • Scenic Design by Kurt Boetcher • Costume Design by Sharell Martin
Lighting Design by Jeremy Pivnick • Sound Design by Cricket Myers • Directed by Roger Bean
Cast
Julie Dixon Jackson Betty Jean
Kirsten Chandler Cindy Lou
Kim Huber Missy
Bets Malone Suzy
••••••
The Marvelous Wonderettes opened Off-Broadway on September 14, 2008,
at the Westside Theatre, presented by
David Elzer, Peter Schneider, Roger Bean and Marvelous NYC LLC
Musical Arrangements and Direction by Brian William Baker • Orchestrations by Michael Borth
Vocal Arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker • Choreography by Janet Miller
Scenic Design by Michael Carnahan • Costume Design by Bobby Pearce • Lighting Design by Jeremy Pivnick
Sound Design by Cricket Myers • Stage Managed by Andrew Neal • Directed by Roger Bean
Original Cast Album Now Available on PS Classics
Cast
Beth Malone Betty Jean
Victoria Matlock Cindy Lou
Farah Alvin Missy
Bets Malone Suzy
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE - THE PROM
#1 MR. SANDMAN ...................................................................................................... Ensemble
#2 SUGAR & SPICE MEDLEY
LOLLIPOP........................................................................................................ Ensemble
SUGARTIME.................................................................................................... Ensemble
#3 CHIPMUNK CHEER ............................................................................................... Ensemble
#4 ALLEGHENY MOON .............................................................................................. Ensemble
#5 MARVELOUS DREAMS MEDLEY
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM ....................................................................... Ensemble
DREAM LOVER ............................................................................................... Ensemble
#6 STUPID CUPID............................................................................................................... Suzy
#7 LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR.............................................................................. Betty Jean
#8 LUCKY LIPS ........................................................................................................... Cindy Lou
#9 SECRET LOVE.............................................................................................................. Missy
#10 MAN OF MY DREAMS MEDLEY:
MR. LEE................................................................................................ Missy, Ensemble
BORN TOO LATE ............................................................................................ Ensemble
TEACHER'S PET ............................................................................................. Ensemble
#11 SUGAR & SPICE REPRISE ..................................................................[Prom Queen Voting]
#12 GOODNIGHT & GOODBYE MEDLEY
SINCERELY..................................................................................................... Ensemble
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT................................................. Ensemble
#13 HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME ................................................................ Suzy, Ensemble

ACT TWO - THE REUNION

#14 WELCOME BACK MEDLEY / HEATWAVE............................................................ Ensemble
#15 MR. SANDMAN REPRISE...................................................................................... Ensemble
Missy Set:
#16 IT'S IN HIS KISS / WEDDING BELL BLUES ............................................... Missy, Ensemble
#17 YOU DON'T OWN ME ............................................................................................ Ensemble
#18 WITH THIS RING......................................................................................... Missy, Ensemble
Betty Jean Set:
#19 I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU ....................................................... Betty Jean, Ensemble
#20 THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START .................................................. Betty Jean, Ensemble
#21 IT'S MY PARTY ................................................................................... Betty Jean, Ensemble
Cindy Lou Set:
#22 SON OF A PREACHER MAN............................................................... Cindy Lou, Ensemble
#23 LEADER OF THE PACK....................................................................... Cindy Lou, Ensemble
#24 MAYBE ................................................................................................. Cindy Lou, Ensemble
Suzy Set:
#25 SUZY MEDLEY
MAYBE I KNOW ................................................................................... Suzy, Ensemble
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK ............................................... Missy, Cindy Lou, Betty Jean
RESCUE ME ......................................................................................... Suzy, Ensemble
RESPECT .............................................................................................. Suzy, Ensemble
#26 THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT / SINCERELY .................................................... Ensemble
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ACT ONE
1958, Springfield, USA.
We are in a high school gymnasium, and the stage is set
for the 1958 Senior Prom, complete with banners,
streamers, and signs. There is a large platform up center
with steps on each side; this is the ‘stage’ that has been
set up for tonight’s performance. Behind, there are
cascades of pastel streamers descending from a portal of
hearts with banners that read: “Class Of 1958 Super
Senior Prom,” & the theme of the prom: “Marvelous
Dreams.” There are swinging doors leading into the Boys’
and Girls’ locker rooms on either side, as well as two
decorated tables of refreshments. There are four
microphones on stands with heart boxes on them.
At first blackout, the four girls enter as we hear:
PRINCIPAL (V.O.)
Students of Springfield High School, this is Principal Varney. Welcome to your 1958 Super Senior
Prom!
MISSY
(whispering)
Careful!
SUZY
(kicking step)
Whoops!
PRINCIPAL (V.O.)
What a great evening we’re having. And to top it all off, we have some terrific entertainment for
you. So hang onto your corsages, and welcome to the stage your very own Marvelous
Wonderettes!
#1: MR. SANDMAN
The lights come up on CINDY LOU, BETTY JEAN,
MISSY and SUZY at the microphones, dressed in formal
prom gowns. MISSY wears cat-eye glasses; SUZY chews
gum throughout.
ALL
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM
SUZY giggles.
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM

MR. SANDMAN, BRING ME A DREAM,

MAKE HIM THE CUTEST THAT I'VE EVER SEEN
GIVE HIM TWO LIPS LIKE ROSES IN CLOVER
THEN TELL HIM THAT HIS LONESOME NIGHTS ARE OVER
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ALL (CONT’D)
SANDMAN, I'M SO ALONE
DON'T HAVE NOBODY TO CALL MY OWN
PLEASE TURN ON YOUR MAGIC BEAM
MR. SANDMAN, BRING ME A DREAM

BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,

BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM (BUM)
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM
CINDY LOU
MR. SANDMAN, BRING ME A DREAM,
MAKE HIM THE CUTEST THAT I'VE EVER SEEN
GIVE HIM THE WORD THAT I'M NOT A ROVER
THEN TELL HIM THAT HIS LONESOME NIGHTS ARE OVER
SANDMAN, I'M SO ALONE
DON'T HAVE NOBODY TO CALL MY OWN
PLEASE TURN ON YOUR MAGIC
ALL
BEAM, WAH
MR. SANDMAN, BRING ME A DREAM
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM (BUM)
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM
MR. SANDMAN,
RITCHIE’S VOICE (V.O.)
Yes?
SUZY waves to Ritchie out front, excited.
SUZY
That’s Richie -- Hi Honey!
Ritchie responds to SUZY with a flash of the lights. BETTY
JEAN laughs and gets confused, CINDY LOU sings on
and MISSY admonishes SUZY.
MISSY
Suzy – pay attention!
CINDY LOU
GIVE HIM A PAIR OF
CINDY LOU & MISSY
EYES WITH A
CINDY LOU, MISSY & BETTY JEAN
COME-HITHER GLEAM
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ALL
GIVE HIM A LONELY HEART LIKE PALLIACHI
AND LOTS OF WAVY HAIR LIKE LIBERACE
MISSY
(quietly, to the others)
Breathe!
THEY all take a small, loud breath, letting it out during the
following.
ALL
MR. SANDMAN, SOMEONE TO HOLD
WOULD BE SO PEACHY BEFORE WE'RE TOO OLD
PLEASE TURN ON YOUR MAGIC BEAM
MR. SANDMAN, BRING US,
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,
MR. SANDMAN, BRING US A DREAM
Applause.
CINDY LOU
Hi everyone! Welcome to our super senior prom! I'm Cindy Lou.
BETTY JEAN
I'm B. J.
Missy hits her, admonishing.
Ow. Sorry. I’m Betty Jean.
MISSY
I'm Missy.
SUZY
I'm Suzy.
CINDY LOU
And we're
ALL
The Wonderettes!
THEY make a noise (“Hmm”) as they strike their
Wonderettes pose.
MISSY
(whispering)
Marvelous. Marvelous…
Each of the girls reacts.
CINDY LOU
Oh that’s right! We’re…
ALL
The Marvelous Wonderettes.
THEY point to the banner, then strike their pose again,
each move accompanied by the noise (“Hmm, Hmm.”).
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SUZY
They got it. I think they got it.
BETTY JEAN
(to Missy)
What’s next?
MISSY
(whispering to the girls)
Lollipop… Lollipop…
SUZY gets out her pitch pipe. MISSY sets her bag, then
points to SUZY. SUZY blows the first note for LOLLIPOP.
MISSY pushes BETTY JEAN out of the way, then SUZY
pushes BETTY JEAN out of the way. Now in her place at
the end, BETTY JEAN needs to hear the note again from
SUZY. SUZY plays a double-note, takes out her gum, then
plays one note. MISSY taps on CINDY LOU’S shoulder to
turn around and begin.
#2: SUGAR & SPICE MEDLEY
LOLLIPOP
CINDY LOU begins clapping and the girls add on. The
song begins a capella.
CINDY LOU
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
MISSY
Step, turn.
CINDY LOU & MISSY
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
ALL
LOLLIPOP
BETTY JEAN
POP!
Music in. MISSY gets out large wooden lollipops to dance
with, and passes them down the line.
ALL
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP
BETTY JEAN
(SLURP)
ALL
CALL MY BABY LOLLIPOP, TELL YOU WHY:
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CINDY LOU
HIS KISS IS SWEETER THAN APPLE PIE
ALL
AND WHEN HE DOES HIS SHAKIN' ROCKIN' DANCE
MAN I HAVEN'T GOT A CHANCE
CINDY LOU
I CALL HIM
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
MISSY
And…
CINDY LOU & MISSY
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
ALL
LOLLIPOP
BETTY JEAN
(RAZZBERRY)
SUZY giggles.
ALL
SWEETER THAN CANDY ON A STICK
HUCKLEBERRY, CHERRY OR LIME
IF YOU HAD A CHOICE HE'D BE YOUR PICK
CINDY LOU
BUT LOLLIPOP IS MINE
THEY clip their lollipops to the microphone stands, now
singing into the lollipops until the end of SUGARTIME.
ALL
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OH-LOLLI LOLLI LOLLI
LOLLIPOP
BETTY JEAN begins to make an ‘underarm fart’ with her
hand cupped under her armpit and the others stop her.
CINDY LOU
Hey!
MISSY
Spoken
together Stop!
SUZY
Don’t!
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BETTY JEAN
What?!
SUGARTIME
ALL
WELL
SUGAR IN THE MORNING, SUGAR IN THE EVENING,
SUGAR AFTER SUPPERTIME
BE MY LITTLE SUGAR AND LOVE ME ALL THE TIME
HONEY IN THE MORNING, HONEY IN THE EVENING,
HONEY AFTER SUPPERTIME
SO BE MY LITTLE HONEY AND LOVE ME ALL THE TIME
SUZY
PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME AND SWEAR BY THE STARS ABOVE
YOU'LL BE MINE FOREVER IN A HEAVEN OF LOVE
ALL
SUGAR IN THE MORNING, SUGAR IN THE EVENING,
SUGAR AFTER SUPPERTIME
BE MY LITTLE SUGAR AND LOVE ME ALL THE TIME
MISSY
NOW SUGARTIME
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, SUZY
SUGARTIME
MISSY
IS ANY TIME
CINDY LOU
THAT YOU'RE NEAR
BETTY JEAN, MISSY, SUZY
THAT YOU’RE NEAR
CINDY LOU
'CAUSE YOU'RE SO DEAR
BETTY JEAN
SO DON'T YOU ROAM
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
DON’T ROAM
BETTY JEAN
JUST BE MY HONEYCOMB
CINDY LOU
HONEYCOMB
MISSY
HONEYCOMB
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SUZY
WE'LL LIVE IN A HEAVEN OF LOVE
MISSY
Cross, turn.
ALL
SUGAR IN THE MORNING, SUGAR IN THE EVENING,
SUGAR AFTER SUPPERTIME
BE MY LITTLE SUGAR AND LOVE ME ALL THE TIME
WELL,
Big, audible gasp of air.
WELL,
SUGAR IN THE MORNING, SUGAR IN THE EVENING,
SUGAR AFTER SUPPERTIME
BE MY LITTLE SUGAR AND LOVE ME ALL THE TIME
I CALL HIM
LOLLIPOP LOLLIPOP (POP) LOLLIPOP!
THEY turn their lollipops around to reveal the letters
L-O-V-E. However, they’re in the reverse order, spelling
E-V-O-L. MISSY ad-libs as she quickly rearranges the
girls. THEY then reveal the proper order of the lollipops,
popping again.
SUZY
It spells love.
MISSY then gathers the lollipops.
They got it. I think they got it.
CINDY LOU
A special thank you to my boss, Mr. Johnson, down at the Springfield Sweet Shoppe for allowing
us to use these marvelous lollipops from his window display.
BETTY JEAN
Thank you, Mr. Johnson!
MISSY
Yes – you’re the sweetest!
CINDY LOU
So as I said before, we’re The Wonderettes…
MISSY
(whispering)
Marvelous. Marvelous…
BETTY JEAN also jumps in to correct CINDY LOU.
BETTY JEAN
Marvelous!
CINDY LOU
Oh, that’s right. The Marvelous Wonderettes.
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THEY all quickly point to the banner then strike their pose,
accompanied by two distinct noises (“Hmm, Hmm”).
CINDY LOU (CONT’D)
But – you know us better as the trophy-winning Springfield High School Song Leaders!
BETTY JEAN
Go Chipmunks!!
MISSY
And for those of you who haven't heard by now...
CINDY LOU
And with B.J. around, who hasn't heard?
BETTY JEAN
Go Chipmunks!!
MISSY
We took 3rd place at state again!
SUZY holds up a trophy.
SUZY
Look everyone! Look!
THEY all “ooh” at the trophy. BETTY JEAN has brought a
stool center, and SUZY puts the trophy on it.
BETTY JEAN
Take that, Chess Club!
MISSY
A big, huge, amazing, very special thank you to our very special song leader leader, Mr. Lee!
She indicates a man in the front row. This audience
member is now Mr. Lee throughout the play.
ALL
Thank you Mr. Lee!
THEY all raise their hands to their faces (like paws) and
make chipmunk faces at him, gnashing their teeth.
BETTY JEAN
rd
Let’s show ‘em how we won 3 place!
CINDY LOU
Do you think?
BETTY JEAN
Go Chipmunks!
THEY move into a line. SUZY pulls out the pitch pipe and
plays a double-note.
SUZY
Ready?!
ALL
Okay!
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#3: CHIPMUNK CHEER

ALL (CONT’D)
CHIPMUNK, CHIPMUNK, FLIP YOUR LITTLE TAIL
CHIPMUNK PRIDE WILL NEVER EVER FAIL
WE’RE THE TEAM YOU WON’T DEFEAT
WE’RE THE RODENTS YOU CAN’T BEAT
CHIPMUNK, CHIPMUNK, FLIP YOUR LITTLE TAIL
THEY make the sound of a vocal drum roll.
MISSY
WE’LL CLIMB YOUR TREE
SUZY
WE’LL PICK YOUR NUTS
CINDY LOU
WE’RE HERE TO SAY
BETTY JEAN
WE’LL KICK YOUR BUTTS!
ALL
GOOOOOOO - - - - CHIPMUNKS!
THEY show Mr. Lee their chipmunk faces. BETTY JEAN
grabs the trophy.
BETTY JEAN
Hey – I’m gonna go put it in the trophy case right now!
MISSY
Betty Jean…
BETTY JEAN
Don’t do anything without me!
BETTY JEAN runs out into the lobby, taking the trophy
with her. CINDY LOU, SUZY and MISSY move mikes into
place. CINDY LOU sees an opening, and moves her mike
into position.
CINDY LOU
(quickly, before Betty Jean comes back in)
th
Now it’s time to sing a song that we learned in Mr. Lee’s 4 period choir class.
MISSY
Cindy Lou…!
SUZY
You can’t do that.
MISSY
That’s Betty Jean’s song!
SUZY
You’ll get in trouble…!
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CINDY LOU
No I won’t and yes I can. You just sing your part. Music!
As SHE turns out, the music begins.
#4: ALLEGHENY MOON
ALLEGHENY MOON, WE NEED YOUR LIGHT
TO HELP US FIND ROMANCE TONIGHT,
BETTY JEAN returns. SHE is surprised and upset that this
song has started without her. SHE ad-libs her way back
onto the stage.
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
SO SHINE, SHINE, SHINE ON TONIGHT
BETTY JEAN
Hey! This is supposed to be my song…!
CINDY LOU ignores her. BETTY JEAN tries to get support
from MISSY and SUZY, then exits.
CINDY LOU
ALLEGHENY MOON, YOUR SILVER BEAMS
CAN LEAD THE WAY TO GOLDEN DREAMS,
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
SO SHINE, SHINE, PLEASE SHINE
CINDY LOU
HIGH AMONG THE STARS SO BRIGHT ABOVE
THE MAGIC OF YOUR LAMP OF LOVE
BETTY JEAN returns, bringing a ‘moon on a stick’ and
placing it behind CINDY LOU. BETTY JEAN joins MISSY
and SUZY in the vocal backup.
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
CAN MAKE HIM MINE
CINDY LOU
ALLEGHENY MOON, IT'S UP TO YOU
PLEASE SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO
FOR ME AND MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE
ALLEGHENY MOON…
BETTY JEAN pulls out a harmonica and plays a solo,
upsetting CINDY LOU.
ALL
SO SHINE, SHINE, SHINE ON TONIGHT
CINDY LOU
ALLEGHENY MOON…
BETTY JEAN plays again. CINDY LOU and BETTY JEAN
square off before CINDY LOU recovers and sings again
for her audience.
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ALL
AH, AH, AHHH
BETTY JEAN pulls MISSY and SUZY over to sing directly
behind CINDY LOU.
CINDY LOU
HIGH AMONG THE STARS SO BRIGHT ABOVE
THE MAGIC OF YOUR LAMP OF LOVE
ALL
CAN MAKE HIM MINE
BETTY JEAN ‘releases’ the moon, which slowly descends
from the top of the stick over and in front of CINDY LOU.
CINDY LOU
ALLEGHENY MOON, IT'S UP TO YOU
PLEASE SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO
FOR ME AND FOR MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE
CINDY LOU grabs the moon and poses with it. SHE leads
the final set of vocals a capella.
ALL
SHINE ON ME TONIGHT –
ALLEGHENY
CINDY LOU lets go of the moon as it rises up to sit
perfectly over her head for the final pose.
MOON
Applause.
MISSY sets microphones for the next song.
CINDY LOU grabs the moon, glaring at BETTY JEAN.
BETTY JEAN places her hands on it as well, and THEY
start to shake the ‘moon on a stick.’
SUZY rushes over and grabs it from them.
SUZY
Hey! They can see you!
SUZY takes the moon away. CINDY LOU and BETTY
JEAN look out at the audience, smile, and then rush over
to the refreshment table, giggling & chattering. BETTY
JEAN zerberts CINDY LOU’s arm.
MISSY gets everyone’s attention.
MISSY
Attention. Eyes.
After a quick check that everyone is paying attention, SHE
moves forward.
Tonight’s entertainment was supposed to be provided by the boys from the glee club…
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SUZY
You know: “The Crooning Crab Cakes.”
MISSY
Yes, "The Crooning Crab Cakes." But Billy Ray Patton, the lead crab, got suspended from school
again.
SUZY
They caught him hanging out behind the girl’s locker room. Smoking!!
SUZY AND MISSY
Euw!
SUZY
And last Sunday, his dad, the minister, caught him smoking behind the chapel.
SUZY AND MISSY
Double-Euw!
THEY chant together with gestures.
Tobacco can kill, and make you ill.
SUZY
So don’t be a butthead.
BETTY JEAN
Ha! Butthead! She said butthead at the prom…!
MISSY
Betty Jean…!
MISSY prompts SUZY to continue while she goes to
chastise BETTY JEAN.
Suzy…
SUZY
Oh. Okay. So Billy Ray Patton is the leader of the “Crooning Crab Cakes,” you know, the boys
from the glee club, and the “Crooning Crab Cakes” were supposed to sing tonight, but Billy Ray
got kicked out of school for being a butthead,…
MISSY
Suzy!
BETTY JEAN
Butthead…!
MISSY
Betty Jean!
SUZY
… so Mrs. Carter, Judy’s mom, convinced Mr. Lee and the P.T.A. board that it would be a really
bad influence on all of the good kids if the “Crooning Crab Cakes” still got to sing at the prom,
since the lead crab got in trouble for being a butthead…
MISSY
Suzy!
BETTY JEAN
Butthead…!
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MISSY
Betty Jean!
SUZY
…so the Crab Cakes got cancelled, Mr. Lee called Missy’s mom, who called my mom, who called
everybody else’s mom, and here we are.
(posing with her hands up)
Ta da!
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
(mimicking the pose)
Ta da.
SUZY
I mean, my golly, if the boys can do it, so can we.
SHE stands, smiling out.
MISSY
(to Suzy)
Psst. Psst.
MISSY holds up her skirt, indicating her dress.
SUZY
Oh. Okay. So when Mr. Lee asked us to sing for the prom…
(excited, back to the other)
…for the prom!
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & MISSY
(also excited)
The prom!
THEY all squeal together.
SUZY
…well, we knew we had to do something extra special. So Missy made our dresses. Aren’t they
neat-o?
MISSY
(with a curtsy)
rd
3 Period Home Ec. Thank you so much.
MISSY runs off and brings on a rolling chalkboard. On the
chalkboard is written in stacked words: “Springfield High
School Is Just Terrific.”
SUZY
And of course you already heard Ritchie, who’s running the lights. Hi Ritchie!
SHE waves to him.
The lights flash in response.
MISSY
Suzy!
The lights restore.
MISSY begins to erase the writing on the chalkboard. SHE
erases from right to left.
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CINDY LOU
Now the theme of tonight’s super senior prom is "Marvelous Dreams."
BETTY JEAN
rd
Chosen by Miss McPherson's 3 period French class!
THEY all point to Miss McPherson down front. This
audience member now becomes Miss McPherson
throughout the show. MISSY turns from erasing the board.
MISSY
Merci, Miss McPherson.
THEY all quickly give Miss McPherson their own version of
French thank you’s.
BETTY
Beaucoup, beaucoup.

Not quite CINDY LOU

simultaneously Oui, oui, oui.
SUZY
Croissant.
MISSY turns back to the chalkboard to see that the only
letters she left un-erased spell out S-H-I-T vertically. SHE
yelps and quickly erases the bad word. SUZY and BETTY
JEAN crack up. CINDY LOU gets their attention by
mimicking MISSY.
CINDY LOU
Attention – Eyes!
SUZY and BETTY JEAN stop and listen.
Our marvelous dreams are about the four-letter word that’s okay to say.
MISSY has drawn a large heart on the chalkboard before
joining the others down front.
It’s something we’re all searching for — some of us have had better luck than others, do you
think?
SHE glances quickly to BETTY JEAN.
You know what I’m talking about — all of our marvelous dreams are about… Love.
On the word love, THEY each pull out the paper-string
hearts from the microphone stands, and connect them
together.
#5: MARVELOUS DREAMS MEDLEY
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM
ALL
DREAM, DREAM, DREAM, DREAM
DREAM, DREAM, DREAM, DREAM
WHEN I WANT YOU IN MY ARMS
WHEN I WANT YOU, AND ALL YOUR CHARMS
WHENEVER I WANT YOU, ALL I HAVE TO DO IS
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ALL (CONT’D)
DREAM, DREAM, DREAM, DREAM
WHEN I FEEL BLUE IN THE NIGHT
AND I NEED YOU TO HOLD ME TIGHT
WHENEVER I WANT YOU, ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM
I CAN MAKE YOU MINE, TASTE YOUR LIPS OF WINE
ANYTIME, NIGHT OR DAY
ONLY TROUBLE IS, GEE WHIZ,
I’M DREAMING MY LIFE AWAY
I NEED YOU SO, THAT I COULD DIE
I LOVE YOU SO, AND THAT IS WHY
WHENEVER I WANT YOU, ALL I HAVE TO DO IS
DREAM, DREAM, DREAM, DREAM, DREAM
Each girl moves into the spotlight for her solo.
DREAM LOVER
MISSY BJ, CL & S
EVERY NIGHT I HOPE AND PRAY
A DREAM LOVER WILL COME MY WAY DREAM LOVER
A BOY TO HOLD IN MY ARMS
AND KNOW THE MAGIC OF HIS CHARMS DREAM LOVER

ALL
BECAUSE I WANT A BOY TO CALL MY OWN
I WANT A DREAM LOVER, SO I DON’T HAVE TO BE ALONE
SUZY BJ, CL & M
DREAM LOVER, WHERE ARE YOU
WITH THE LOVE THAT’S OH SO TRUE? DREAM LOVER
AND THE HAND, THAT I CAN HOLD
TO FEEL YOU NEAR, WHEN I GROW OLD DREAM LOVER

ALL
BECAUSE I WANT A BOY TO CALL MY OWN
I WANT A DREAM LOVER, SO I DON’T HAVE TO BE ALONE
BETTY JEAN CL, M & S
SOMEDAY, I DON’T KNOW HOW
I HOPE YOU HEAR MY PLEA OOH
SOMEWAY, I DON’T KNOW HOW
ALL
HE’LL BRING HIS LOVE TO ME
CINDY LOU moves up to BETTY JEAN to try to get her
out of the way for her solo.
CINDY LOU M&S
Move!
DREAM LOVER, UNTIL THEN,
I’LL GO TO SLEEP AND DREAM AGAIN DREAM LOVER
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BETTY JEAN has gotten a bottle of bubbles from the

refreshment table, and blows bubbles over CINDY LOU’s
head from behind.
CINDY LOU M&S
THAT’S THE ONLY THING TO DO OOH
UNTIL I KNOW IT, DREAMS COME TRUE DREAM LOVER

ALL
BECAUSE I WANT A BOY TO CALL MY OWN
I WANT A DREAM LOVER, SO I DON’T HAVE TO BE ALONE
MISSY and SUZY continue singing back-up as CINDY
LOU argues with BETTY JEAN about the bubbles.
CINDY LOU
Give me those bubbles.
BETTY JEAN
What bubbles?
CINDY LOU
We were saving those for later.
BETTY JEAN
Well I wanna use ‘em now!
CINDY LOU grabs at the bubbles, and BETTY JEAN holds
them away, and then runs up and over the platform, with
CINDY LOU close behind. THEY run back around MISSY
and SUZY, breaking through the strings of paper hearts as
they run back toward their microphones.
Throughout, their argument escalates in intensity and
volume, with MISSY and SUZY also moving from their
spots and joining in. There should be a large amount of
noise with the fighting.
THEY all break out of the cacophony into:
ALL
BECAUSE I WANT A BOY TO CALL MY OWN
I WANT A DREAM LOVER, SO I DON’T HAVE TO BE ALONE
There is another quick, loud argument, with CINDY LOU
pushing BETTY JEAN out of the spotlight.
CINDY LOU
Give me those bubbles now, Betty Jean!
BETTY JEAN
Spoken Leave me alone! You can’t have them!
together
MISSY
Stop it! You’re both ruining the song!
SUZY
I can’t believe you can’t be nice for one whole night.
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ALL
DREAM LOVER, I DON’T WANT TO BE ALONE
THEY take four final poses, BETTY JEAN blowing one
final bubble over CINDY LOU’s head for the button.
Applause.
MISSY confronts BETTY JEAN, taking away the bubble
container.
MISSY
Are you going to ruin the entire evening?
BETTY JEAN
You always blame me! She started it…
MISSY
Betty Jean. Be marvelous.
BETTY JEAN starts to protest, but then takes her
‘marvelous’ pose. MISSY crosses to the front microphone.
(to the audience)
Attention. Eyes.
SHE continues when she has everyone’s attention.
Later on this evening, we have the honor of announcing the 1958 Springfield High School “Queen
Of Your Dreams.”
MISSY goes to her purse to get out the prom ballot.
SUZY
The “Queen of your Dreams.” That’s the Prom Queen.
CINDY LOU
They already know that, do you think?
BETTY JEAN
The Prom Queen gets to pick her own King this year, so make sure you vote.
BETTY JEAN points to herself and mouths “for me.”
CINDY LOU
Of course they’ll vote, do you think?
(to Betty Jean)
I hope you win.
(to Suzy)
I hope you win.
There is a beat where CINDY LOU is waiting for the
response.
BETTY JEAN & SUZY
(unenthusiastically to Cindy Lou)
I hope you win.
BETTY JEAN and SUZY lean back and whisper to each
other behind CINDY LOU, gesturing toward each other: “I
hope you win.”
MISSY crosses back front, reading from the ballot.
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MISSY
There are five candidates for this year’s Prom Queen: Betty Jean Reynolds…
BETTY JEAN waves.
BETTY JEAN
…and today’s my birthday!
CINDY LOU
No sympathy votes.
MISSY
…Cindy Lou Huffington…
CINDY LOU steps forward and waves.
…Suzy Simpson…
SUZY, blowing a bubble with her gum, waves.
…Missy Miller, oh, that’s me…
MISSY acknowledges herself.
… and Judy Carter.
MISSY crosses back to her purse to get the Student
Handbook.
CINDY LOU
Judy Carter?
BETTY JEAN
You know, Judy Carter. From Miss McPherson’s Homeroom Class.
CINDY LOU still can’t place her.
With the mole!
BETTY JEAN illustrates her mole. CINDY LOU
remembers.
CINDY LOU
Oh --- !
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU and SUZY all illustrate their
own versions of Judy’s mole.
MISSY crosses back to the microphone, and turns to get
the girls’ attention.
MISSY
(to Betty Jean, Cindy Lou & Suzy)
Girls – Eyes!
THEY all look at MISSY, and then MISSY turns back out
to the audience.
Judy Carter will be represented in absentia tonight due to a pre-existing appointment verified by
the school nurse.
SHE holds up an excuse slip to show audience.
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CINDY LOU
(to Betty Jean and Suzy)
That’s not really fair. I think you should be present to win, do you think?
CINDY LOU looks to SUZY, who makes an “I don’t know”
noise.
MISSY reads from the student handbook.
MISSY
According to the official student handbook, the “Queen Of Your Dreams” should be someone with
poise, talent, elegance, and great school spirit.
BETTY JEAN races down front and performs a cartwheel,
ending with her chipmunk face.
BETTY JEAN
Go Chipmunks!
MISSY
(holding up a sample ballot)
BETTY JEAN, SUZY, CINDY LOU all get ballots.
Suzy and I printed up the ballots.
ALL hold up, sniff the ballot and react.
You should have all received one with your super senior prom program when you came in. Did
you all receive a ballot? Hold them up, hold them up, hold them up…
MISSY and others (by example) encourage audience to
‘flutter’ their ballots in the air.
Thank you. Now put them away, put them away! We’ll make an announcement when it’s time to
vote – so don’t vote yet!
MISSY crosses back to return the items to her purse,
sniffing the ballot again as she crosses.
SUZY
(holding up the crown)
And look what the Prom Queen gets!
CINDY LOU immediately takes the crown.
CINDY LOU
This is for The Queen Of Your Dreams.
SHE poses with it. SUZY grabs it back.
SUZY
Give it…!
MISSY
Tonight’s honorary judge and official ballot counter is Miss McPherson. Merci. Merci, very much.
SUZY holds up the pillow with the Dream Catcher.
SUZY
Missy…!
MISSY
It’s time for the Dream Catcher.
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The Dream Catcher is treated with reverence throughout.

MISSY takes it from the pillow.
MISSY (CONT’D)
Cindy Lou…?
CINDY LOU
We'll each get the chance to dedicate a song to our very own ‘dream lover’ tonight. This
marvelous Dream Catcher…
BETTY JEAN
Cootie catcher…
CINDY LOU
Cootie catcher.
MISSY
Dream Catcher!!
CINDY LOU
Dream Catcher.
CINDY LOU pinches BETTY JEAN on the arm.
This marvelous Dream Catcher will decide who sings next.
SUZY
Missy made it.
MISSY proudly displays it out front.
MISSY
I made it.
MISSY holds it up, ready to begin.
MISSY
Let’s catch a dream.
THEY all gather around MISSY.
ALL
(reverently)
Let’s catch a dream.
MISSY operates the Dream Catcher as THEY chant.
L-O-V-E-That-Spells-Love!
CINDY LOU reaches over to lift the flap of the Dream
Catcher, and MISSY reads the name.
MISSY
Suzy’s first!
SUZY squeals, hands the pillow to CINDY LOU, and
jumps off the front of the platform toward the microphone.
MISSY chastises her.
Suzy…! Use the steps.
SUZY
Oh, sorry.
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SUZY steps back up the front, turns, and leaps over the
steps. SHE moves the microphone to her spot stage left,
and then puts her gum on the microphone.
SUZY (CONT’D)
Well, I’m sure you can all guess who my song is for, since I just got pinned last month!
The others squeal. SUZY giggles.
My song is for a very special boy --
She shows Ritchie’s class ring, which she wears on a
chain around her neck.
-- my date for the prom, Ritchie Stevens. I love you, Ritchie!!
As SHE waves to him, the lights flash.
#6: STUPID CUPID
STUPID CUPID YOU'RE A REAL MEAN GUY
I'D LIKE TO CLIP YOUR WINGS SO YOU CAN'T FLY
I'M IN LOVE AND THAT'S A CRYING SHAME
AND I KNOW THAT YOU'RE THE ONE TO BLAME
HEY, HEY, SET ME FREE,
STUPID CUPID -- STOP PICKING ON ME!
I CAN'T DO MY HOMEWORK AND I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT
I MEET HIM EV'RY MORNING ABOUT HALF PAST EIGHT
I'M ACTING LIKE A LOVESICK FOOL
YOU'VE EVEN GOT ME CARRYING HIS BOOKS TO SCHOOL
HEY, HEY, SET ME FREE,
STUPID CUPID -- STOP PICKING ON ME!
YOU MIXED ME UP BUT GOOD, RIGHT FROM THE VERY START
HEY GO PLAY ROBIN HOOD WITH SOMEBODY ELSE'S HEART
YOU'VE GOT ME JUMPIN' LIKE A CRAZY CLOWN
AND I DON'T FEATURE WHAT YOU'RE PUTTIN' DOWN
SINCE I KISSED HIS LOVIN' LIPS OF WINE
THE THING THAT BOTHERS ME IS THAT I LIKE IT FINE
HEY, HEY, SET ME FREE,
STUPID CUPID -- STOP PICKING ON ME!
HEY, HEY, SET ME FREE,
STUPID CUPID -- STOP PICKING ON ME!
Applause.
SUZY (CONT’D)
I love you Ritchie!
SUZY waves, the lights flash.
MISSY
Suzy!
The lights restore. MISSY hands the Dream Catcher to
SUZY.
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BETTY JEAN and CINDY LOU are playing with each other
and chattering, not paying attention.
MISSY (CONT’D)
Attention, eyes…!
SUZY
(with the Dream Catcher)
Let’s catch a dream.
ALL
(Reverently)
Let’s catch a dream.
(Then excitedly)
L-O-V-E-That-Spells-Love!
BETTY JEAN reaches, but CINDY LOU slaps her hand
and lifts the flap herself.
SUZY
It’s Betty Jean’s turn!
#7: LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR
BETTY JEAN crosses down front, grabs the microphone,
and crosses stage right.
BETTY JEAN
Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. This song is for my boyfriend, Johnny.
SHE points out to him, way in the back.
WHEN YOU LEFT ME ALL ALONE AT THE RECORD HOP
TOLD ME YOU WERE GOIN' OUT FOR A SODA POP
YOU WERE GONE FOR QUITE A WHILE, HALF AN HOUR OR MORE
YOU CAME BACK, AND MAN OH MAN, THIS IS WHAT I SAW:
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR, TOLD A TALE ON YOU
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR, SAID YOU WERE UNTRUE
BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR YOU AND I ARE THROUGH
'CAUSE LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR TOLD A TALE ON YOU
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH
NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH NYAH
BETTY JEAN
YOU SAID IT BELONGED TO ME, MADE ME STOP AND THINK
THEN I NOTICED YOURS WAS RED, MINE WAS BABY PINK
WHO WALKED IN BUT CINDY LOU LIPSTICK ALL A MESS
WERE YOU SMOOCHING MY BEST FRIEND?
GUESS THE ANSWER'S YES
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR, TOLD A TALE ON YOU
LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR, SAID YOU WERE UNTRUE
BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR YOU AND I ARE THROUGH
'CAUSE LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR TOLD A TALE ON YOU, BOY
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BETTY JEAN (CONT’D)

TOLD A TALE ON YOU, MAN
TOLD A TALE ON
BETTY JEAN, MISSY & SUZY
YOU!
THEY all point accusingly at CINDY LOU.
Applause.
SUZY picks up the Dream Catcher.
BETTY JEAN
I can’t believe it – you were smackin’ on Johnny behind my back!
CINDY LOU
Obviously you weren't keeping him happy.
BETTY JEAN
Obviously you’re keeping all the boys happy.
MISSY & SUZY
(quietly)
Oooh.
CINDY LOU
And what is that supposed to mean, Betty Jean?!
BETTY JEAN
You know exactly what that means, you bi…–
SHE is about to swear, the girls gasp, and CINDY LOU
backs up in surprise.
-- boyfriend stealer!!
MISSY and SUZY try to stop them from fighting. SUZY
moves between them with the Dream Catcher.
SUZY
Can't you stop fighting for one night?
MISSY
You'll ruin everything!
And with that, BETTY JEAN grabs the Dream Catcher
from SUZY and angrily starts the chant.
BETTY JEAN
L-O-V-E-
The others rush over with concerned reverence.
ALL
That-Spells-Love!
CINDY LOU leans over, lifts the flap and reads the name
before BETTY JEAN gets a chance to speak.
CINDY LOU
It's my turn!
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BETTY JEAN
I’m supposed to say that….
#8: LUCKY LIPS
CINDY LOU moves the microphone center, offering SUZY
back her gum, which is still on the mike.
CINDY LOU
Suzy…!
SUZY
(taking the gum back)
Sorry.
CINDY LOU
This is for…
SHE looks out back toward Johnny.
…well, you know who you are!
WHEN I WAS JUST A LITTLE GIRL
WITH LONG AND SILKY CURLS,
MY MOMMA TOLD ME, “HONEY,
YOU’VE GOT MORE THAN OTHER GIRLS
NOW YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOOD LOOKIN,’
AND YOU’LL SOON WEAR DIAMOND CLIPS
AND YOU’LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY,
‘CUZ YOU’VE GOT LUCKY LIPS”
ALL
LUCKY LIPS ARE ALWAYS KISSIN’,
LUCKY LIPS ARE NEVER BLUE,
LUCKY LIPS WILL ALWAYS FIND A
PAIR OF LIPS THAT WILL BE TRUE
CINDY LOU
I DON’T NEED A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER,
RABBIT’S FOOT OR GOOD LUCK CHARMS
WITH LUCKY LIPS I’LL ALWAYS HAVE
A FELLA IN MY ARMS
BETTY JEAN, MISSY, SUZY
WITH LUCKY LIPS SHE’LL ALWAYS HAVE
A FELLA IN HER ARMS
MISSY gets out a tambourine and accompanies the
following.
CINDY LOU
I NEVER GET HEARTBROKEN,
NO I’LL NEVER GET THE BLUES
AND IF I PLAY THAT GAME OF LOVE
I KNOW I JUST CAN’T LOSE
WHEN THEY SPIN THAT WHEEL OF FORTUNE
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CINDY LOU (CONT’D)

ALL I DO IS KISS MY CHIPS
AND I KNOW I PICKED A WINNER,
‘CUZ I’VE GOT LUCKY LIPS
BETTY JEAN grabs the tambourine & plays vigorously,
getting louder and louder.
ALL
LUCKY LIPS ARE ALWAYS KISSIN’,
LUCKY LIPS ARE NEVER BLUE,
LUCKY LIPS WILL ALWAYS FIND A
PAIR OF LIPS THAT WILL BE TRUE
CINDY LOU
I DON’T NEED A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER,
RABBIT’S FOOT OR GOOD LUCK CHARMS
CINDY LOU grabs the tambourine from BETTY JEAN.
WITH LUCKY LIPS I’LL ALWAYS HAVE
YOUR JOHNNY IN MY ARMS.
BETTY JEAN
What? What did you say…?!
MISSY and SUZY grab BETTY JEAN to keep her from
attacking CINDY LOU.
MISSY, SUZY
WITH LUCKY LIPS SHE’LL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR JOHNNY…
MISSY
I’m sorry…
SUZY
She said it!
CINDY LOU
WITH LUCKY LIPS I’LL ALWAYS HAVE
A FELLA IN MY ARMS!
Applause.
MISSY moves to the stage left punchbowl, nervous that
her turn to sing is next. SUZY gets the Dream Catcher.
CINDY LOU and BETTY JEAN square off stage right.
BETTY JEAN
Lucky lips…! Of all the boys you could have, did you have to steal mine? You’re supposed to be
my best friend!
CINDY LOU sticks her tongue out at BETTY JEAN,
making a noise.
Cindy Lou, you’re really cruisin’ for a bruisin’…
CINDY LOU
Oh yeah? Why don’t you just D.D.T. – Drop Dead Twice.
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BETTY JEAN
What? And look like you?!
BETTY JEAN makes a face, and SUZY rushes over to
stop the fight.
SUZY
Betty Jean! Don’t…!
BETTY
She’s been asking for it all night long!
CINDY LOU
Oh why don’t you take a long walk off a short pier?
BETTY JEAN
Why don’t you take a short walk… into the Boy’s Locker Room!!
BETTY JEAN shoves CINDY LOU into the Boy’s Locker
Room, offstage right.
SUZY
Betty Jean! No!!
CINDY LOU races back on to fight with BETTY JEAN.
THEY both square off, fists in the air, then proceed with a
girly ‘slap-fight.’ SUZY uses the Dream Catcher phrase to
stop them.
Hey – L-O-V-E-That-Spells-Love!
There is a moment of uncertainty. CINDY LOU holds out
her pinky, and BETTY JEAN hooks it with hers, repeating
a pinky promise:
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
Best friends forever, boop!
BETTY JEAN and CINDY LOU grab hands and giggle
together once again.
SUZY
Girls, Eyes – It’s Missy’s turn!
#9: SECRET LOVE
SUZY crosses to MISSY, who is hiding at the refreshment
table left.
Missy… it’s your turn! My golly…
SUZY brings MISSY to the center microphone.
SUZY
You look pretty.
MISSY
Thank you.
SUZY
Be marvelous!
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MISSY
I’ll try.
SUZY, CINDY LOU & BETTY JEAN sit on the steps of the
platform. MISSY sings timidly at first, always careful not to
look at Mr. Lee.
ONCE I HAD A SECRET LOVE
THAT LIVED WITHIN THE HEART OF ME
ALL TOO SOON MY SECRET LOVE
BECAME IMPATIENT TO BE FREE

SO I TOLD A FRIENDLY STAR

THE WAY THAT DREAMERS OFTEN DO
JUST HOW WONDERFUL YOU ARE
AND WHY I’M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU

NOW I SHOUT IT FROM THE HIGHEST HILLS

EVEN TOLD THE GOLDEN DAFFODILS
AT LAST MY HEART'S AN OPEN DOOR
AND MY SECRET LOVE'S NO SECRET ANYMORE
MISSY curtseys, and runs back to the chalkboard.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU and SUZY rise and move their
mikes as they talk to each other.
SUZY
Missy’s had a secret crush all year long. Now we finally get to find out who it is!
CINDY LOU
Tell us who it is!
BETTY JEAN
Yeah -- who’s your secret love?
MISSY jumps back and ‘presents’ the name she’s written
in the heart on the chalkboard: Mr. Lee.
#10: MAN OF MY DREAMS MEDLEY
MR. LEE
MISSY
ONE, TWO, THREE
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
(to each other, surprised)
HEY
MISSY
LOOK AT MR. LEE
THREE, FOUR, FIVE
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
(and now knowingly to Mr. Lee)
HEY
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MISSY
LOOK AT HIM JIVE
MR. LEE, MR. LEE
MISSY & BETTY JEAN
HO! MR. LEE, MR. LEE, MR. LEE

MISSY, BETTY JEAN & SUZY

HO! MR. LEE, MR. LEE, MR. LEE
ALL
HO! MR. LEE, MR. LEE
MISSY
I MET MY SWEETIE -- HIS NAME IS MR. LEE
I MET MY SWEETIE -- HIS NAME IS MR. LEE
HE'S THE HANDSOMEST SWEETIE THAT YOU EVER DID SEE

MY HEART IS ACHIN' FOR YOU MR. LEE

MY HEART IS ACHIN' FOR YOU MR. LEE
'CAUSE I LOVE YOU SO AND I'LL NEVER LET YOU GO
MISSY BJ, CL & S
ONE, TWO, THREE -- HEY ONE, TWO, THREE
LOOK AT MR. LEE LOOK AT MR. LEE
THREE, FOUR, FIVE -- HEY THREE, FOUR, FIVE
LOOK AT HIM JIVE LOOK AT HIM JIVE

MISSY
MR. LEE, MR. LEE
MISSY & BETTY JEAN
HO! MR. LEE, MR. LEE, MR. LEE
MISSY, BETTY JEAN & SUZY
HO! MR. LEE, MR. LEE, MR. LEE
ALL
HO! MR. LEE MR. LEE
MISSY stands and stares at Mr. Lee as THEY sing.
SUZY
HERE COMES MR. LEE, HE'S CALLING FOR ME
CINDY LOU
HERE COMES MR. LEE, HE'S CALLING FOR ME
BETTY JEAN
HE'S MY LOVER BOY LET'S JUMP FOR JOY
MISSY
COME ON MR. LEE AND DO YOUR STUFF
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MISSY (CONT’D)
COME ON MR. LEE AND DO YOUR STUFF
'CAUSE YOU'RE GONNA BE MINE 'TIL THE END OF TIME
MISSY BJ, CL & S
ONE, TWO, THREE -- HEY ONE, TWO, THREE
LOOK AT MR. LEE LOOK AT MR. LEE
THREE, FOUR, FIVE THREE, FOUR, FIVE – HEY!
LOOK AT HIM JIVE LOOK AT HIM JIVE

MR. LEE, MR. LEE, HO! MR. LEE

MR. LEE, MR. LEE, HO! MR. LEE
MR. LEE, MR. LEE, HO! MR. LEE
MR. LEE
The girls promenade in front of Mr. Lee.
BORN TOO LATE
ALL
BORN TOO LATE FOR YOU TO NOTICE ME,
TO YOU, I'M JUST A KID THAT YOU WON'T DATE,
WHY WAS I BORN TOO LATE?

BORN TOO LATE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN

YOUR LOVE, OH WHY, OH WHY WAS IT MY FATE
TO BE BORN TOO LATE?
MISSY takes off her glasses, blinking furiously, and tries to
sing toward the general vicinity of Mr. Lee.
MISSY
I SEE YOU WALK WITH ANOTHER
I WISH IT COULD BE ME
I LONG TO HOLD YOU AND KISS YOU
BETTY JEAN instructs MISSY to put on her glasses.
BETTY JEAN
Put your glasses on!
MISSY puts on her glasses, and apologizes profusely to
whom she was singing over the next sung line.
MISSY
I’m sorry, Ma’am! I thought you were Mr. Lee!
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
BUT I KNOW IT NEVER CAN BE
BETTY JEAN and SUZY go into audience to get Mr. Lee.
CINDY LOU gets a stool and places it center of the
platform.
FOR I WAS
BORN TOO LATE FOR YOU TO CARE NOW
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BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY (CONT’D)

MY HEART CRIES, OH WHY, OH WHY WAS IT MY FATE?
TO BE BORN TOO LATE?
SUZY
(to MISSY)
Missy… you’re missin’ it!
BETTY JEAN brings Mr. Lee onto the stage. THEY seat
him on the stool.
TEACHER'S PET
MISSY
TEACHER'S PET, I WANNA BE
TEACHER'S PET, I WANNA BE
HUDDLED, AND CUDDLED
AS CLOSE TO YOU AS I CAN GET
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, SUZY
THAT'S THE LESSON WE'RE GUESSIN' YOU'RE BEST IN
BETTY JEAN
TEACHER'S PRIDE, I WANNA BE
TEACHER'S PRIDE, I WANNA BE
DATED, AND RATED THE ONE MOST LIKELY AT YOUR SIDE
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
SHE'S GOT A BURNIN' YEARNIN' TO LEARN
CINDY LOU
I WANNA LEARN ALL YOUR LIPS CAN TEACH ME
ONE KISS WILL DO AT THE START
SUZY
I'M SURE WITH A LITTLE HOMEWORK
SUZY takes his arm and places it around her waist,
keeping his hand hidden.
I'LL GRADUATE TO YOUR…
SHE reacts like he goosed her.
Mr. Lee!
ALL
TEACHER'S PET, WE WANNA BE
TEACHER'S PET, WE WANNA BE
HUDDLED, AND CUDDLED,
AS CLOSE TO YOU AS WE CAN GET
THAT'S THE LESSON WE'RE GUESSIN' YOU'RE BEST IN
MISSY
TEACHER'S PET,
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BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, SUZY

SHE LOVES THE TEACHER
MISSY
I WANNA BE TEACHER'S PET,
I WANNA TAKE HOME A DIPLOMA,
AND SHOW MA THAT YOU LOVE ME TOO
SO I CAN BE TEACHER'S PET,
LONG AFTER SCHOOL IS THROUGH
ALL
TEACHER, TEACHER, WE LOVE YOU
MISSY leads everyone in vigorous applause as BETTY
JEAN escorts Mr. Lee to his seat.
BUZZER
BETTY JEAN
Stop, drop and roll!
CINDY LOU, MISSY and SUZY all drop to the floor and
tuck & roll, showing their ruffled panties. BETTY JEAN is
very pleased with herself…
Yes!
MUFFLED TEACHER V.O.
It is now time for the talent portion of the 1958 Springfield High School “Queen Of Your Dreams”
campaign.
The girls all understand this immediately, and rise. BETTY
JEAN brings a microphone over to MISSY.
MISSY
It’s almost time to vote for the “Queen Of Your Dreams!”
SUZY
That’s the prom queen!
MISSY
But first we’ll have the personal talent presentation before you make your final choice for the
“Queen Of Your Dreams.”
SUZY
That’s the prom queen!
MISSY
In an ongoing effort to keep the evening moving along, the rules committee has decided that the
talent portion of the Queen campaign will be 30 seconds long, to be performed simultaneously by
each Queen nominee. As announced earlier, Judy Carter is excused from tonight’s talent
presentation due to her appointment with the girl doctor.
MISSY moves her mic back, and the girls get into ‘place,’
ready to begin.
Are we all ready?
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
Yes…!
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MISSY
Let the presentation begin!
QUEEN CAMPAIGN MUSIC
CINDY LOU poses.
MISSY sings some vocal warm-ups, and then repeatedly
hits her ‘money note.’
SUZY does the Lemon Twist while blowing bubbles.
BETTY JEAN sets up a flaming baton routine, bringing out
a bucket, a baton, a gas can and a zippo lighter. After SHE
douses the ends of the baton, SHE flips open the zippo
and...
BUZZER
BETTY JEAN
What?!
MUSICAL “TADA” BUTTON
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY each curtsey, while BETTY
JEAN is baffled that SHE didn’t get to finish her routine.
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
Thank you!
BETTY JEAN
No!!
MUFFLED TEACHER V.O.
It is now time to vote for the “Queen Of Your Dreams.”
BETTY JEAN begins to clean up, while SUZY and CINDY
LOU begin giving instructions to the audience. MISSY tries
to get everyone’s attention.
MISSY
Eyes. Attention everyone – eyes!! There are some important rules that must be addressed before
you vote… wait, please… you must all hear the rules from the committee…
MISSY shouts.
I must have your eyes!!!
ALL stop and watch MISSY.
Thank you. When voting, please use the special number two pencils provided by Miss
McPherson’s Thursday morning golf class. When you’re finished with your pencils, do not drop
them onto the gym floor. I repeat, do not drop your pencils onto the floor. This is considered
littering and will not be tolerated.
BETTY JEAN tosses a pencil at MISSY’s feet.
MISSY
Betty Jean!
BETTY JEAN points to an audience member.
BETTY JEAN
(S)He did it!
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MISSY
(to audience member)
Litter-er.
(back to audience in general)
You will hand in your pencils after the prom. After the prom. When you are finished voting, please
pass your ballots over to the aisle. Over to the aisle. And everyone PLEASE keep your eyes on
your own papers. Nobody likes a ‘Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater.’ And now, everyone get out
your ballots and circle your choice for the Marvelous “Queen of your Dreams.”
SUZY
That’s the prom queen!
#11: BALLOTING MUSIC
The girls all move to positions in the house to help collect
the ballots. During the ballot collection, BETTY JEAN and
CINDY LOU remind patrons who to vote for.
**SUZY gets the ENVELOPE and takes it to Miss
McPherson, quietly explaining that someone will be asking
for it after the next song. She also informs her that she’ll
have some ballots given to her and be asked to count
them – and it’s not necessary to count them.**
When the ballots are collected, everyone returns to the
stage. THEY pass the ballots to MISSY.
MISSY
I think we’re ready — Attention everyone, eyes!
MISSY crosses toward Miss McPherson.
Miss McPherson, count these! Hurry!!!
MISSY tosses them all into Miss McPherson’s lap.
CINDY LOU
Well, the entertainment portion of our super senior prom has come to an end.
BETTY JEAN
We’d like to give a special merci and boup-coo to Miss McPherson and her French class for
helping Missy with the terrific decorations.
THEY quickly repeat their French words as before.
CINDY LOU
Oui, oui, oui.

Spoken MISSY
together Oh, merci very much.
SUZY
Croissant.
SUZY (CONT’D)
We should also thank Billy Ray Patton for being a butthead so that we could be here.
The girls all react affirmatively.
BETTY JEAN
Ha! Butthead!
BETTY JEAN and SUZY giggle together.
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MISSY
Betty Jean! And a super big thank you to our super Chipmunk Leader, Mr. Lee.
ALL
Thank you Mr. Lee!
THEY make their chipmunk faces to him.
#12: GOODNIGHT & GOODBYE MEDLEY
SINCERELY
THEY all move up to the platform.
SUZY
(to Missy as they cross up)
You love him. You’re gonna marry him!
MISSY
Stop it – you’re embarrassing me!
CINDY LOU
We hope all of your Marvelous Dreams come true.
SHE stares at Miss McPherson.
I’m sure mine will.
ALL
SINCERELY, OH YES, SINCERELY,
'CAUSE I LOVE YOU SO DEARLY,
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
MISSY
Lean, together.
ALL
SINCERELY, OH YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE YOU,
I'LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU,
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
MISSY
Lean, together.
BETTY JEAN
OH LORD, WON'T YOU TELL ME WHY I LOVE THAT FELLOW SO
ALL
HE DOESN'T WANT ME
BETTY JEAN
BUT I'LL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
ALL
LET HIM GO
SINCERELY, OH YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE YOU
I'LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
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MISSY
Lean, together.
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT
BETTY JEAN
I’d like to dedicate this to Johnny.
CINDY LOU
Me too.
BETTY JEAN becomes distraught as the song progresses.
ALL
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
I HATE TO LEAVE YOU BUT I REALLY MUST SAY
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT
CINDY LOU blows a kiss to Johnny, giggling, making sure
BETTY JEAN witnesses it all.
ALL
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
CINDY LOU
Goodnight, Johnny!
This destroys BETTY JEAN, who repairs to the stage right
refreshment table for consolation.
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
I HATE TO LEAVE YOU BUT I REALLY MUST SAY
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT
SUZY crosses to BETTY JEAN. THEY have a silent yet
animated discussion.
CINDY LOU, MISSY
WELL IT’S THREE O’CLOCK IN THE MORNIN’
BABY, I JUST CAN’T TREAT YOU RIGHT
MISSY also crosses to BETTY JEAN. CINDY LOU then
makes the best of her new solo section.
CINDY LOU
OH I HATE TO LEAVE YOU BABY,
I DON’T MEAN MAYBE
BECAUSE I LOVE YOU
MISSY and SUZY get BETTY JEAN to rejoin the group.
ALL
SO
BETTY JEAN shoves CINDY LOU off of the platform.
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
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CINDY LOU comes back onto the platform.

ALL (CONT’D)
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, WELL IT’S TIME TO GO
CINDY LOU covers BETTY JEAN’s face with her hand
during the choreography.
I HATE TO LEAVE YOU, BUT I REALLY MUST SAY
BETTY JEAN pinches CINDY LOU in the arm, as CINDY
LOU did to her earlier.
CINDY LOU
Ow, ow, ow… Betty Jean!!
ALL
GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART, GOODNIGHT
BETTY JEAN moves her microphone forward.
BETTY JEAN
OH LORD, WON'T YOU TELL ME WHY
I LOVE THAT FELLOW SO?
HE DOESN'T WANT ME
BUT I'LL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, LET HIM GO
CINDY LOU brings her microphone forward to line up with
BETTY JEAN.
CINDY LOU
NO, I'LL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
ALL
LET HIM GO
CINDY LOU and BETTY JEAN now vie for Johnny’s
attention.
SINCERELY,
MISSY moves her microphone up, followed by SUZY.
OH YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE YOU
BETTY JEAN moves her microphone up again, followed
by CINDY LOU.
I'LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU
MISSY moves her microphone up again, followed by
SUZY.
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
BETTY JEAN moves forward one last time.
BETTY JEAN
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE…
BUZZER
She is interrupted by the school BUZZER.
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The song stops abruptly. BETTY JEAN vocally protests in

spurts throughout the buzzer and announcement.
MUFFLED TEACHER (V.O.)
It is now time to announce the Queen of your dreams.
SUZY
Oh my golly!
MISSY
It’s time to announce the “Queen Of Your Dreams!”

SUZY
That’s the Prom Queen!
THEY all come down front, CINDY LOU preparing to
receive her crown.
BETTY JEAN
No, no, no! I was singing to Johnny! My first song didn’t count…!
CINDY LOU
Oh, will you please just get the envelope?
BETTY JEAN imitates CINDY LOU.
BETTY JEAN
Oh, will you please just get the envelope?
MISSY demands her attention.
MISSY
Betty Jean! Marvelous!!
BETTY JEAN makes her marvelous pose with a strained
smile. SHE then moves down to Miss McPherson, with
attitude.
BETTY JEAN
Miss McPherson – give me the damn envelope!
MISSY
Betty Jean!!
BETTY JEAN
Give me the damn envelope, s'il vous plaît.
She brings it back onstage. She holds it in front of CINDY
LOU.
You open it.
CINDY LOU
Well I can’t open it, do you think?
SUZY takes the envelope, giggling.
MISSY
Oh for heaven’s sake – I’ll open it!
MISSY grabs it from SUZY.
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MISSY (CONT’D)
This year's “Queen of Your Dreams” is...
DRUM ROLL
MISSY opens the envelope and pulls out the paper and
reads.
Oh – I can’t believe it! It’s Suzy Simpson!
CINDY LOU
What?!
BETTY JEAN
Yes!!
PROM QUEEN FANFARE MUSIC
BETTY JEAN gets the audience to applaud.
The LIGHTS FLASH wildly, and SUZY swallows her gum.
MISSY
Oh!!! She swallowed her gum!
SHE struggles as MISSY fans the envelope in her face.
BETTY JEAN
She swallowed her gum! She swallowed her gum! Cindy Lou – Do something!
CINDY LOU comes up from behind and slaps SUZY on
the back. SUZY spits out the gum.
SUZY
(excitement at winning)
Wow!
SUZY picks up the gum and puts it back in her mouth.
MISSY and BETTY JEAN help SUZY on with the sash,
while CINDY LOU holds and covets the crown. BETTY
JEAN finally rips the crown out of CINDY LOU’s hands
and hands it to SUZY.
BETTY JEAN
Here’s your hat!
SUZY puts the crown on. Throughout the above, SUZY
repeats “Wow!”
MISSY
And now Suzy gets to pick her Prom King! Three questions…
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
Three questions!
BETTY JEAN
Is he someone you love?
SUZY
Yes!
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MISSY
Is he someone we know?
SUZY
Yes!
CINDY LOU
Is he here tonight?
SUZY
You know who it is! It’s Ritchie Stevens!!
She waves to Ritchie and the stage goes dark.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
Ritchie!
Lights restore.

SUZY
That’s funny.
MISSY
Suzy -- It’s time for your spotlight song!
#13: HOLD ME, THRILL ME, KISS ME
SUZY
Wow…!
The others move back onto the platform. CINDY LOU
lingers for a moment in the spotlight, mouthing the first few
words.
HOLD ME, HOLD ME,
NEVER LET ME GO UNTIL YOU’VE
TOLD ME, TOLD ME,
WHAT I WANT TO KNOW AND THEN JUST BJ, CL & M
HOLD ME, HOLD ME HOLD ME, HOLD ME
MAKE ME TELL YOU I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU
Ritchie flashes the lights. SUZY giggles.
THRILL ME, THRILL ME THRILL ME, THRILL ME
WALK ME DOWN THE LANE WALK ME DOWN THE LANE
WHERE SHADOWS WILL BE WILL BE
WE’LL BE WE’LL BE
HIDING LOVERS JUST THE SAME AS
WE’LL BE --- WE’LL BE
WE’LL BE
WHEN YOU MAKE ME TELL YOU I LOVE YOU

THEY TOLD ME “BE SENSIBLE OOH

WITH YOUR NEW LOVE, AAH
DON’T BE FOOLED THINKING OOH
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

THIS IS THE LAST YOU’LL FIND” AAH
BUT THEY NEVER STOOD IN THE DARK OOH
WITH YOU LOVE AAH
WHEN YOU TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS
AND DRIVE ME
SLOWLY OUT OF MY MIND SLOWLY OUT OF MY MIND

KISS ME, KISS ME KISS ME, KISS ME

WHEN YOU DO I’LL KNOW WHEN YOU DO I’LL KNOW
THAT YOU WILL MISS ME MISS ME
MISS ME MISS ME
IF WE EVER SAY
(toward Miss McPherson)
“ADIEU”
(back out to Ritchie)
SO KISS ME KISS ME
KISS ME KISS ME
MAKE ME TELL YOU I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU OOH
SUZY does a quick ‘wave & walk,” and the others move
down behind her.
KISS ME KISS ME
WHEN YOU DO I’LL KNOW WHEN YOU DO I’LL KNOW
THAT YOU WILL
MISS ME, MISS ME MISS ME, MISS ME
IF WE EVER SAY “ADIEU” OOH
SO KISS ME, KISS ME KISS ME, KISS ME
MAKE ME TELL YOU I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU OOH,
HOLD ME, THRILL ME
NO, NO NEVER,
NO, NO NEVER LET ME GO NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
THRILL ME, KISS ME
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER LET ME GO NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
HOLD ME, THRILL ME
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
LET ME GO ---
HOLD ME, THRILL ME
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
LET ME GO LET ME GO
The lights flash repeatedly as the girls all gather around to
congratulate SUZY.
CINDY LOU reaches out to touch the crown on SUZY’s
head as the lights fade.

END OF ACT ONE

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ACT TWO
1968, Springfield, USA.
It is now ten years later, and we are in the same high
school gymnasium. It is now decorated for the Class of
58’s Ten-Year Reunion. On the tables are now wine and
champagne bottles and glasses.
After the lights go to black, we hear:
PRINCIPAL (V.O.)
Class of '58, this is Principal Varney. Welcome back to Springfield High School and your Ten
Year Reunion!
#14: HEATWAVE
It really is marvelous to see so many familiar faces out there. We have a great program planned
for you this evening. Back together for the first time in ten years – wow, can you believe it’s been
that long? – Please welcome back your very own Marvelous Wonderettes!
Lights up as CINDY LOU, BETTY JEAN and MISSY are
revealed in their 60s outfits and hair. The backdrop has
changed to a ‘60s design as well, with a banner reading
“Class of 1958 – Ten Year Reunion.” The girls walk
forward to their microphones.
CINDY LOU
WHENEVER I'M WITH HIM, SOMETHING INSIDE
STARTS TO BURNIN’, AND I FILL WITH DESIRE.
COULD IT BE A DEVIL IN ME,
OR IS THIS THE WAY LOVE'S SUPPOSED TO BE?
IT'S LIKE A
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
HEAT WAVE
CINDY LOU
BURNING IN MY HEART
I CAN'T KEEP FROM CRYING
IT’S TEARING ME APART
BETTY JEAN moves to the solo spot.
BETTY JEAN
WHENEVER HE CALLS MY NAME
SOFT, LOW, SWEET AND PLAIN
I FEEL, RIGHT THERE, I FEEL THAT BURNING FLAME
MISSY moves to the solo spot.
MISSY
YES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE’S GOT A HOLD ON ME
OR IS THIS THE WAY LOVE'S SUPPOSED TO BE?
IT'S LIKE A
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
HEAT WAVE
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MISSY
BURNING IN MY HEART
I CAN'T KEEP FROM CRYING
IT'S TEARING ME APART
MISSY moves back, leaving the solo spot for SUZY, who
is nowhere to be found.
MISSY
Where is she?
BETTY JEAN
I thought she was right behind you.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, MISSY
HEY! HEAT WAVE
MISSY
(Calling and running off-stage)
Suzy!
SUZY
(From offstage)
Just a minute…
CINDY LOU
She’s probably tossing her cookies again…
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU
HEAT WAVE
MISSY pushes SUZY her onstage. SUZY is rushed and
panting, carrying her boots. She is very pregnant. SHE
hands her boots to MISSY and comes forward to the
microphone.
SUZY
SOMETIMES I STARE IN SPACE
TEARS ALL OVER MY FACE
I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT, DON'T UNDERSTAND IT,
I AIN'T NEVER FELT LIKE THIS BEFORE
NOW THIS BURNING FEELING HAS ME ABLAZE
DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, MY HEAD'S IN A HAZE, IT'S LIKE A
ALL
HEAT WAVE
SUZY BJ, CL & M
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, OH YOU KNOW IT’S ALRIGHT GIRL
GO AHEAD GIRL
SUZY goes and grabs a stool from near the refreshment
stand. SHE drags it back to her spot and sits.
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, OH WELL IT’S ALRIGHT
AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT SOUL GIRL
I FEEL IT BURNING DON’T PASS UP THIS CHANCE
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

RIGHT HERE IN MY HEART IT’S TIME FOR A TRUE ROMANCE
DON'T YOU KNOW IT'S LIKE A
ALL
HEAT WAVE
IT’S LIKE A HEAT WAVE!
Applause.
CINDY LOU
(quickly to SUZY, during applause)
Are you alright?
SUZY
It’s okay – go ahead. I’ll be alright.
SUZY puts the stool back before coming up on to the
platform.
CINDY LOU
Hi everyone! Welcome to our Ten Year Reunion! I'm Cynthia.
BETTY JEAN reacts, making fun of CINDY LOU’s ‘new
name.’
BETTY JEAN
Ooh – Cynthia. She’s Cindy Lou and I'm B.J.
MISSY
I'm Missy.
SUZY gets in line with her microphone just in time.
SUZY
(out of breath)
Suzy.
CINDY LOU
And we're…
ALL
The Marvelous Wonderettes!
THEY strike their pose.
#15: MR. SANDMAN ROCKIN’ REPRISE
THEY react to the happy memory of the music.
ALL
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM
SUZY feels the baby kick. This should be a gentle kick, no
cause for alarm.
SUZY
Oh! Oh!
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ALL
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM,
BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM, BUM

MR. SANDMAN, BRING ME A DREAM,

MAKE HIM THE CUTEST THAT I'VE EVER SEEN
GIVE HIM TWO LIPS LIKE ROSES IN CLOVER
THEN TELL HIM THAT HIS LONESOME NIGHTS ARE OVER

SANDMAN, I'M SO ALONE

DON'T HAVE NOBODY TO CALL MY OWN
PLEASE TURN ON YOUR MAGIC BEAM --
MR. SANDMAN, BRING US A DREAM
SUZY
MR. SANDMAN,
RITCHIE’S VOICE (V.O.)
What do you want now?!
SUZY breaks into tears and the song falls apart.
MISSY
I thought this might happen.
BETTY JEAN
(aside to Cindy Lou)
Trouble in paradise.
CINDY LOU
(aside to Betty Jean)
Are they still fighting?
MISSY
(to Cindy Lou & Betty Jean)
Everything’s alright.
(out to audience)
Everything’s alright. Suzy and Ritchie got married right after graduation. That’s quite a long time,
and right now they’re just going through a little rough patch.
SUZY
Rough patch…
SUZY sobs once again.
MISSY
Betty Jean, cover.
MISSY gets a hanky from her purse for SUZY.
BETTY JEAN
When they were organizing this reunion, Mr. Lee asked us – well, asked Missy – if we could get
our group back together.
CINDY LOU
Suzy and Missy still see each other all the time, but the rest of us hardly ever talk.
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BETTY JEAN
Why don’t we let Missy tell the story, …
BETTY JEAN (CONT’D)
(mocking her name again)
…alright Cynthia?
CINDY LOU
Okay fine.
BETTY JEAN
Fine.
CINDY LOU
Fine!
BETTY JEAN
Fine!
MISSY
(quickly putting an end to the argument)
Fine. Well, one day, out of the blue, Mr. Lee asked me if we would perform again as a group. I
knew we were all back in Springfield, so Suzy and I tracked everyone down, and here we are!
(she holds her hands up posing)
Ta da!
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, SUZY
(mimicking the pose)
Ta da.
SUZY
Missy made our dresses again.
MISSY
Butterick’s 5927.
SUZY
(tugging at her dress)
She took our measurements a month ago.
MISSY
I’m sorry.
BETTY JEAN
And Ritchie is back running the lights.
SUZY
Hi Ritchie, honey.
There is no reaction. SUZY bursts into tears and crosses
away.
MISSY
I think we need the Dream Catcher!
MISSY gets her purse.
BETTY JEAN
Dream Catcher!
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CINDY LOU
Oh wow. I haven’t seen one of those since high school.
BETTY
Whataya bet it’s the same one we had at the prom?
CINDY LOU
Do you think?
MISSY
Of course it’s the same one. You know me – I save everything.
MISSY rustles through her purse, becoming distraught.
Suzy – I can’t find it.
SUZY crosses toward MISSY.
I know I put it in here this morning…
SHE continues searching.
SUZY
You told me you put it in there.
MISSY
But now it’s gone.
SUZY
It’s gone…?
SUZY sobs again. MISSY puts the purse down and brings
SUZY back onto the platform.
MISSY
It’s alright, Suzy. It doesn’t matter. I’ll just start first.
This brings SUZY back into the group.
SUZY
Okay. You start first. Three questions.
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
Three questions?!
SUZY definitely wants to play.
SUZY
Three questions!
MISSY wants to keep SUZY involved.
MISSY
Three questions!
SUZY
Are you in love?
MISSY
Yes.
CINDY LOU
Is he someone we know?
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MISSY
Yes.
BETTY JEAN
Is he here tonight?
MISSY
Yes. And I’ve been keeping this a secret from everyone.
CINDY LOU
What?
BETTY JEAN
Who is it?
MISSY
I've been going out with Bill for the past five years.
CINDY LOU
Bill?
BETTY JEAN
Bill who?
MISSY
Mr. Lee.
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
Mr. Lee?!
THEY all look at Mr. Lee.
MISSY
Oh c'mon girls. We were all in love with him. I just happen to be the only one to do anything about
it.
CINDY LOU
Yeah, but how did you two…
MISSY
Well, before I started teaching full time at Maple Leaf Elementary, I was a substitute art teacher
right here at Springfield High. Go Chipmunks!
ALL
Go Chipmunks!
THEY all make the chipmunk faces together.
MISSY
Well, Bill and I would see each other in the halls, and he always had a little wink in his eye for me.
Finally, one night he asked me out for pizza. Then we sort of made it a regular thing — every
Monday night, more pizza. Bill and I have been having pizza for the past five years.
SHE takes her microphone and crosses down front center.
And now I have only one question:
#16: IT'S IN HIS KISS / WEDDING BELL BLUES
DOES HE LOVE ME? I WANNA KNOW
HOW CAN I TELL IF HE LOVES ME SO?
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SUZY, BETTY JEAN and CINDY LOU bring their

microphones down as well. SUZY joins MISSY center.
MISSY (CONT’D)
IS IT IN HIS EYES?
SUZY
OH NO, YOU’LL BE DECEIVED
MISSY
IS IT IN HIS SIGHS?
SUZY BJ & CL
OH NO, HE’LL MAKE BELIEVE
IF YOU WANNA KNOW IF HE LOVES YOU SO SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP
IT’S IN HIS KISS SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP

BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU

THAT’S WHERE IT IS, OH YEAH
MISSY
OR IS IT IN HIS FACE?
SUZY
OH NO, THAT’S JUST HIS CHARMS
MISSY
IN HIS WARM EMBRACE?
SUZY BJ & CL
OH NO, THAT’S JUST HIS ARMS
IF YOU WANNA KNOW IF HE LOVES YOU SO SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP
IT’S IN HIS KISS SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP

BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU

THAT’S WHERE IT IS, OH YEAH
SUZY
OH, IT’S IN HIS KISS
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
THAT’S WHERE IT IS
SUZY pushes MISSY over toward the others.
SUZY
Tell her, girls!
BETTY JEAN
KISS HIM, AND SQUEEZE HIM TIGHT
CINDY LOU
AND FIND OUT WHAT YOU WANNA KNOW
SUZY
IF IT’S LOVE, IF IT REALLY IS,
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SUZY brings MISSY back center and joins the others

stage right.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU, SUZY
IT’S THERE IN HIS KISS
MISSY
HOW ‘BOUT THE WAY HE ACTS?
BETTY JEAN
OH NO, THAT’S NOT THE WAY
CINDY LOU
AND YOU’RE NOT LISTENING TO WHAT WE SAY
SUZY BJ & CL
IF YOU WANNA KNOW IF HE LOVES YOU SO SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP
IT’S IN HIS KISS SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP, SHOOP

BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU

THAT’S WHERE IT IS, OH YEAH
SUZY
OH YEAH, IT’S IN HIS KISS
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU
THAT’S WHERE IT IS
SUZY
Let’s show her, girls.
A short dance break where the girls try to get MISSY to
loosen up.
CINDY LOU
And swim, swim.
MISSY
(repeating poorly)
Swim, swim.
BETTY JEAN
Oh, c’mon – try this!
SUZY
You gotta loosen up, Missy!
MISSY tries.
MISSY finally shimmies and the others celebrate.
MISSY
BILL,
I LOVE YOU SO, I ALWAYS WILL BJ, CL & S
I LOOK AT YOU AND YOU SEE THE PASSION OOH
EYES OF MAY EYES OF MAY
OH, BUT AM I EVER GONNA TO SEE
MY WEDDING DAY? WEDDING DAY
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MISSY BJ, CL & S

OH, I WAS ON YOUR SIDE BILL,
WHEN YOU WERE LOSIN’ WHEN YOU WERE LOSIN’
I NEVER SCHEMED OR LIED BILL,
THERE’S BEEN NO FOOLIN’ THERE’S BEEN NO FOOLIN’
BUT KISSES AND LOVE WON’T CARRY ME – AAH
UNTIL YOU MARRY ME BILL, UNTIL YOU MARRY ME BILL
I LOVE YOU SO, I ALWAYS WILL I LOVE YOU SO, I ALWAYS WILL

AND IN YOUR VOICE I HEAR A CHOIR OOH

OF CAROUSELS CAROUSELS
OH, BUT AM I EVER GONNA HEAR AAH
MY WEDDING BELLS? WEDDING BELLS

I WAS THE ONE CAME RUNNING, OOH

WHEN YOU WERE LONELY WHEN YOU WERE LONELY
I HAVEN’T LIVED ONE DAY NOT OOH
LOVIN’ YOU ONLY LOVIN’ YOU ONLY
BUT KISSES AND LOVE WON’T CARRY ME – AAH
UNTIL YOU MARRY ME BILL, UNTIL YOU MARRY ME BILL
I LOVE YOU SO, I ALWAYS WILL I LOVE YOU SO, I ALWAYS WILL

AND THOUGH DEVOTION RULES MY HEART, OOH

I TAKE NO BOWS
OH BUT BILL, YOU KNOW I WANT TO TAKE AAH
MY WEDDING VOWS WEDDING VOWS

COME ON BILL, COME ON BILL

YEAH, COME ON BILL COME ON BILL
COME AND MARRY ME BILL COME ON AND MARRY HER BILL
I’VE GOT THE WEDDING BELL BLUES YOU’D BETTER MARRY HER BILL
WHY WON’T YOU MARRY ME BILL? SHE WON’T BE WAITING ALL DAY
COME ON AND MARRY ME BILL! COME ON AND MARRY HER BILL!
Applause.
CINDY LOU moves down front to MISSY.
CINDY LOU
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait a minute, Missy. I think you might be getting carried away. That
sounded a little like you were begging.
MISSY
I was begging.
CINDY LOU
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Never beg.
#17: YOU DON'T OWN ME
SHE turns to face Mr. Lee.
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CINDY LOU (CONT’D)

YOU DON'T OWN HER
SHE'S NOT JUST ONE OF YOUR MANY TOYS
YOU DON'T OWN HER
BE NICE, OR SHE MAY GO WITH OTHER BOYS
BETTY JEAN and SUZY join CINDY LOU down front.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
AND DON'T TELL HER WHAT TO DO
AND DON'T TELL HER WHAT TO SAY
AND PLEASE WHEN SHE GOES OUT WITH YOU
DON'T PUT HER ON DISPLAY
THEY each grab the microphone and sing at Mr. Lee.
BETTY JEAN
HEY – YOU DON'T OWN HER,
DON'T TRY TO CHANGE HER IN ANY WAY
SUZY
YOU DON'T OWN HER
DON'T TIE HER DOWN, 'CUZ SHE'LL NEVER STAY
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU and SUZY move back.
MISSY BJ, CL & S
AND DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO SAY AAH
AND DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO AAH
JUST LET ME BE MYSELF AAH
THAT'S ALL I ASK OF YOU AAH

I'M YOUNG, AND I LOVE TO BE YOUNG SHE’S YOUNG, BE YOUNG

I'M FREE, AND I LOVE TO BE FREE, SHE’S FREE, BE FREE
TO LIVE MY LIFE THE WAY I WANT LIVE LIFE THE WAY I WANT
TO SAY AND DO WHATEVER I PLEASE TO SAY AND DO WHATEVER I PLEASE

MISSY
YOU DON’T OWN ME
BETTY JEAN
YOU DON’T OWN HER
MISSY
YOU DON’T OWN ME
SUZY
YOU DON’T OWN HER
MISSY
YOU DON’T OWN ME
CINDY LOU
YOU DON’T OWN HER
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MISSY
YOU DON’T OWN ME
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
YOU DON’T OWN HER
MISSY
YOU DON’T OWN ME!
Applause.
BETTY JEAN moves down to Mr. Lee, palming the hidden
Dream Catcher.
BETTY JEAN
(To Mr. Lee)
Did you get all that?
She then has a quick whisper with Mr. Lee.
What? You’ve got the Dream Catcher!
She crosses back up, bringing the old Dream Catcher with
her and handing it to MISSY.
He says you left it over at his place.
The girls react to this.
CINDY LOU & SUZY
At his place.
MISSY
That’s where we had pizza last.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & SUZY
(gently mocking her)
Pizza.
MISSY
Bill, didn’t you see me looking all over for this? Why didn’t you just speak up and…
She lifts one flap; a ribbon drops dangling a ring.
SUZY
Look! Look!
CINDY LOU
It’s a ring!
MISSY swoons and faints, legs open.
BETTY JEAN gets the Dream Catcher & the ring.
SUZY
Oh Missy, close your legs.
SUZY fans MISSY, and closes her legs. CINDY LOU
grabs a glass of water and flicks some on MISSY’s face.
When MISSY comes to and SUZY helps her up, BETTY
JEAN gives the ring to MISSY, who slips it slowly on her
finger.
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MISSY
Oh Bill!
#18: WITH THIS RING
WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL
ALWAYS LOVE YOU, ALWAYS LOVE YOU
WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL BJ, CL & S
ALWAYS LOVE YOU, ALWAYS LOVE YOU,
ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOU

GOT NOTHIN’ BUT THIS WHOLE HEART OF MINE OOH

BABY PLEASE BELIEVE IN ME OOH
OH, BILL, YOU KNOW SWEETHEART, OOH
I’LL ALWAYS TRY TO KEEP YOU SATISFIED ‘CUZ OOH

WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL

ALWAYS LOVE YOU, ALWAYS LOVE YOU,
ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOU
WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL
ALWAYS LOVE YOU, ALWAYS LOVE YOU,
ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOU
BETTY JEAN crosses down and out to Mr. Lee.
MISSY
You thought you got out of coming up here again, didn’t you? Not a chance…
BETTY JEAN brings Mr. Lee front and center and MISSY
holds on to him.
WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL
ALWAYS, ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS LOVE YOU
WITH THIS RING --- WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL
YOU GAVE ME A RING, YEAH, ALWAYS LOVE YOU,
HE GAVE ME A RING! ALWAYS LOVE YOU
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU and SUZY get wedding
bouquets.
BABY, NEVER THOUGHT SO MUCH LOVE OOH
COULD FIT IN A LITTLE BAND OF GOLD OOH
BUT I’M TELLING YOU DARLING OOH
I FEEL IT IN MY HEART, OOH
I’VE GOT IT IN MY SOUL
BETTY JEAN places MISSY’s veil on her, and THEY all
begin a wedding march downstage with Mr. Lee in tow as
MISSY quickly and demandingly instructs Mr. Lee.
March!
WITH THIS RING YOU PROMISE YOU’LL WITH THIS RING
ALWAYS LOVE ME,
ALWAYS LOVE ME
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MISSY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & S

WITH THAT RING YOU PROMISE YOU’LL
ALWAYS LOVE HER,
ALWAYS LOVE HER
YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU, BABY OOH
WITH ALL OF MY HEART ALWAYS LOVE HER, ALWAYS LOVE HER

WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL WITH THIS RING I PROMISE I’LL
ALWAYS LOVE YOU, ALWAYS LOVE YOU,
ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOU
ALWAYS LOVE YOU! SHOOP, SHOOP,
MARRY YOU BILL!
The girls toss white confetti and all take a final ‘wedding
photo’ pose.
SUZY
Smile, Mr. Lee!
A Production Assistant comes down front (from the house)
and takes a Polaroid Photo of the group.
During the applause BETTY JEAN takes him back to his
seat.
BETTY JEAN
Now you better rest up for tonight, ‘cuz you’re gonna need it.
CINDY LOU
Congratulations you two!
SUZY brings the Dream Catcher to MISSY.
SUZY
Come on girls – Let’s Catch a Dream!
MISSY
Oh my gosh – I can’t imagine it getting any dreamier than this, but yes – Let’s Catch A Dream.
THEY all move in together and surround the Dream
Catcher just as before.
ALL
Let’s Catch a Dream!!
THEY all laugh and giggle. MISSY works the Dream
Catcher.
L-O-V-E-That-Spells-Love.
CINDY LOU allows BETTY JEAN to open the flap. MISSY
holds it out for SUZY to read.
SUZY
It’s Betty Jean’s turn!
BETTY JEAN heads straight for the wine at the
refreshment table.
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MISSY, SUZY & CINDY LOU set up their microphones on

the platform.
MISSY
It’s the birthday girl!
SUZY
Oh I can’t believe we forgot that – Happy Birthday --!
CINDY LOU
Spoken
together
Oh that’s right! Happy Birthday, Betty Jean!
MISSY
Many happy returns --!
BETTY JEAN
(with wine bottle in one hand, glass in another)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, happy birthday to me.
MISSY
Three questions: Are you in love?
BETTY JEAN
We can just skip this part.
MISSY
Now play along!
CINDY LOU, MISSY, SUZY
Are you in love?
BETTY JEAN
Yes.
SUZY
Is he someone we know?
BETTY JEAN
Yes.
CINDY LOU
Is he here tonight?
BETTY JEAN
None of your beeswax.
BETTY JEAN crosses to her microphone.
You know, Johnny and I are going on three years now. But a person would know that if they
actually came to the damn wedding.
BETTY JEAN gives a quick, sharp look to CINDY LOU.
CINDY LOU
Betty Jean, if you’d just let me tell you…
BETTY JEAN puts up her hand and doesn’t let her finish.
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BETTY JEAN
…And most of you know that we’ve both been working down at Harper’s Hardware since high
school. I’m up in corporate sales now, Johnny’s still in raw lumber. And then two weeks ago, he
just up and quit.
The girls react.
And last week he… he up and moved out of the house.
The girls react.
I don’t know what happened. Johnny says he needs some time alone. Some time to think. Well
I’ve had plenty of time to think myself.
#19: I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU
Hey, Johnny!
I DON’T KNOW WHAT IT IS THAT MAKES ME CL, M & S
LOVE YOU SO LOVE YOU SO
I ONLY KNOW I NEVER WANNA
LET YOU GO LET YOU GO
‘CUZ YOU STARTED SOMETHING, OOH
OH CAN’T YOU SEE OOH
THAT EVER SINCE WE MET YOU’VE HAD A
HOLD ON ME HOLD ON ME
IT HAPPENS TO BE TRUE IT HAPPENS TO BE TRUE
I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU

IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE YOU GO OR

WHAT YOU DO WHAT YOU DO
I WANNA SPEND EACH MOMENT OF THE
DAY WITH YOU DAY WITH YOU
OH LOOK WHAT HAS HAPPENED AAH
WITH JUST ONE KISS AAH
I NEVER KNEW THAT I COULD BE IN
LOVE LIKE THIS LOVE LIKE THIS
IT’S CRAZY BUT IT’S TRUE IT’S CRAZY BUT IT’S TRUE
I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU

YOU STOPPED AND SMILED AT ME,

ASKED ME IF I CARED TO DANCE
I FELL INTO YOUR OPEN ARMS AH, AH, AH
SHE DIDN’T STAND A CHANCE!
Now listen Johnny ---
BETTY JEAN bumps wildly to the percussion, giving
herself a crick in her neck.
I JUST WANNA BE BESIDE YOU
EV’RYWHERE EV’RYWHERE
AS LONG AS WE’RE TOGETHER JOHNNY
I DON’T CARE I DON’T CARE
‘CUZ YOU STARTED SOMETHING, AAH
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BETTY JEAN (CONT’D) CL, M & S

OH CAN’T YOU SEE? AAH
THAT EVER SINCE WE MET YOU HAD A AAH
HOLD ON ME HOLD ON ME

NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO

I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU
I SAID
NO MATTER, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO NO MATTER, NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO
I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU I ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU
Applause.
CINDY LOU
(looking, pointing toward the back)
Hey – isn’t that Johnny now?
BETTY JEAN
Where?
BETTY JEAN looks out for him.
SUZY
Who’s that with him?
MISSY
(With a gasp)
It’s Judy Carter!
CINDY LOU & SUZY
Judy Carter?!
BETTY JEAN
The Mole-head.
#20: THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START
CL, M & S
OOH –
BETTY JEAN moves to the center.
I HOLD MY HEAD HIGH
EACH TIME YOU WALK BY
GIVE YOU A GREAT BIG SMILE
ALTHOUGH I WANNA DIE

BUT WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN VIEW

MY WHOLE HEART BREAKS IN TWO
AND THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START
AND I START CRYIN’ OH, BABY

THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU --

AND I START CRYIN’
THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU --
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BETTY JEAN (CONT’D) CL, M & S

INSIDE I’M DYIN’

WHEN FRIENDS ARE NEAR ME OOH

I START PRETENDING OOH
TELL THEM I’M DOING FINE OOH
MY HEART IS MENDING OOH

BUT WHEN THEY’RE NOT AROUND AAH

MY WHOLE WORLD TUMBLES DOWN AAH
AND THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START AND THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START
AND I START CRYIN’ OH, BABY

THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU --

AND I START CRYIN’
THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU --
INSIDE I’M DYIN’
OOH--
BETTY JEAN watches Johnny move across the back of
the room with Judy.
BETTY JEAN
Johnny…!
BETTY JEAN crosses to stage right.

OOH--
DON’T THINK ABOUT YOU OOH
SO MUCH IN DAYLIGHT OOH
‘CUZ WORK IS ON MY MIND AAH
AND I’LL MAKE IT ALRIGHT AAH

BUT WHEN THE SHADOWS FALL OH, BABY

OLD MEM’RIES COME TO CALL
AND THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START
AND I START CRYIN’ OH, BABY

THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU -- OOH

AND I START CRYIN’
THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU -- OOH
INSIDE I’M DYIN’

THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START, OVER YOU -- OOH

AND I JUST CRY THAT’S WHEN THE TEARS START
OH, BABY, BABY
OVER YOU! OVER YOU!
Applause.
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CINDY LOU crosses toward BETTY JEAN, trying to

comfort her.
CINDY LOU
Betty Jean, I’m so…
BETTY JEAN stops her in her tracks.
BETTY JEAN
What?!
CINDY LOU
Hey, come on — this is supposed to be a party, right?
CINDY LOU tries to illustrate a party, arms in the air.
Whoo hoo… Party…!
It’s a slightly awkward moment.
#21: IT'S MY PARTY
BETTY JEAN
(ad lib, a cappella)
First line should be spoken, then slow look to audience
with reaction.
IT'S MY PARTY
AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO
CRY IF I WANT TO,
CRY IF I WANT TO
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
Music in, up-tempo.
MISSY & SUZY
(to Cindy Lou)
IT'S HER PARTY AND SHE'LL CRY IF SHE WANTS TO
CRY IF SHE WANTS TO, CRY IF SHE WANTS TO
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
BETTY JEAN CL, M & S
NOBODY KNOWS WHERE MY JOHNNY HAS GONE JOHNNY HAS GONE
BUT JUDY LEFT THE SAME TIME
WHY WAS HE HOLDING HER HAND
WHEN HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE MINE?
ALL
IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO
CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO
ALL
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
BETTY JEAN CL, M & S
PLAY ALL MY RECORDS,
KEEP DANCING ALL NIGHT DANCING ALL NIGHT
JUST LEAVE ME ALONE FOR AWHILE
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BETTY JEAN
'TILL JOHNNY'S HOLDING ME TIGHT
I'VE GOT NO REASON TO SMILE
ALL
IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO
CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO
BETTY JEAN
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
Music break, and BETTY JEAN goes out front toward Miss
McPherson.
Miss McPherson – do you have a tissue, S'il vous plaît? Anything? My mascara’s starting to run!
MISSY, SUZY & CINDY LOU react as THEY see Johnny
and Judy come in at the rear of the house.
MISSY
JUDY AND JOHNNY JUST WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR
BETTY JEAN crosses back to her microphone.
BETTY JEAN
Where?
SUZY
LIKE A QUEEN WITH HER KING
CINDY LOU
OH WHAT A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
CINDY LOU, MISSY & SUZY
JUDY'S WEARING HIS RING
BETTY JEAN drags her microphone as she sings.
ALL
IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO
CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
BETTY JEAN
WHOA-----
ALL
IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO
CRY IF I WANT TO, CRY IF I WANT TO
YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU
Applause.
SUZY picks up the Dream Catcher.
CINDY LOU
Betty Jean, I really had no idea what was happening. I’m so sorry.
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BETTY JEAN
I don’t need your pity party. What would you know about it, anyway ‘Miss Lucky Lips’ boyfriend
stealer…
SUZY jumps between them, and BETTY JEAN angrily
grabs the Dream Catcher from her.
L-O-V-E-That-Spells-Love!!
She rips the Dream Catcher in two. She looks at one half,
then the other, finally looking under the flap.
BETTY JEAN (CONT’D)
(to CINDY LOU)
It’s your turn.
BETTY JEAN takes the remains of the Dream Catcher
away. MISSY tries to keep the mood happy and keep the
party moving along.
MISSY
Three questions?
MISSY waits for CINDY LOU to acknowledge, then
continues.
… Are you in love?
CINDY LOU
Yes.
SUZY
Is he someone we know?
CINDY LOU
Oh yeah. You knew him.
BETTY JEAN
Is he somebody else’s boyfriend?
MISSY
Betty Jean…!
CINDY LOU
No, it’s alright. I’ve had it coming for ten years. Betty Jean – I‘ve been wanting to tell you this for
the longest time. Your wedding was beautiful, and you looked absolutely radiant.
BETTY JEAN softens.
I was there, in the back. A person can change a lot in ten years, you know.
(out to audience)
After high school I quit my job and left town as fast as I could. I wanted to be a movie star so I
moved to Hollywood, California. After a few years I realized I didn’t really want to be a movie star,
I just wanted to be… somebody else. When that finally hit me, I called Mr. Johnson at the Sweet
Shoppe, got my old job back, and came back home. And right here in Springfield was the man
who changed my life.
BETTY JEAN
Really? Who?
CINDY LOU
Remember the lead singer from the Crooning Crab Cakes?
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#22: SON OF A PREACHER MAN

Billy Ray Patton…?
The girls react to each other.
BILLY RAY WAS A PREACHER’S SON
AND WHEN HIS DADDY WOULD VISIT HE’D COME ALONG
WHEN THEY’D GATHER ‘ROUND AND START A-TALKIN’
THAT’S WHEN BILLY WOULD TAKE ME WALKIN’
OUT THROUGH THE BACKYARD WE’D GO WALKIN’
THEN HE’D LOOK INTO MY EYES
LORD KNOWS TO MY SURPRISE
BJ, M & S
THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD EVER REACH ME
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER TEACH ME
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
YES HE WAS, HE WAS WAS, WAS, OOH
OOH, YES HE WAS

BEING GOOD ISN’T ALWAYS EASY

NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY WHOO
WHEN HE STARTED SWEET TALKIN’ TO ME WHOO
HE’D COME AND TELL ME WHOO
EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT
HE’D KISS AND TELL ME WHOO
EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT
CAN I GET AWAY AGAIN TONIGHT WHOO, AAH

THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD EVER REACH ME

WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER TEACH ME
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
YES HE WAS, HE WAS WAS, WAS, OOH
MMM, LORD KNOWS HE WAS YES HE WAS

HOW WELL I REMEMBER

THE LOOK THAT WAS IN HIS EYE
STEALIN’ KISSES FROM ME ON THE SLY
CINDY LOU & BETTY JEAN
TAKIN’ TIME TO MAKE TIME
TELLIN’ ME THAT HE’S ALL MINE
CINDY LOU & MISSY
LEARNIN’ FROM EACH OTHER’S KNOWIN’
CINDY LOU & SUZY
LOOKIN’ TO SEE HOW MUCH WE’RE GROWIN’
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CINDY LOU BJ, M & S

THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER MOVE ME
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER GROOVE ME
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
YES HE WAS, HE WAS WAS, WAS
OOH, YES HE WAS OOH

BETTY JEAN, MISSY & SUZY

THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER REACH HER
WAS THE SON OF A PREACHER MAN
THE ONLY BOY WHO COULD EVER TEACH HER
CINDY LOU
HE WAS THE SWEET-TALKIN’ SON OF A PREACHER MAN
CINDY LOU reveals a “Billy Ray” tattoo on her arm.
WAS, WAS YES HE WAS, HE WAS
OOH – YEAH, OOH --
YES HE WAS YES HE WAS

Applause segue.
#23: LEADER OF THE PACK
The girls react to CINDY LOU’s tattoo.
SUZY
Oh my golly! Is that a tattoo?
BETTY JEAN
Sure is.
CINDY LOU slips into BILLY RAY’s leather biker jacket.
His name is emblazoned on the back, in a religious/crab
motif.
MISSY
Is she still going out with Billy Ray?
BETTY JEAN
Well she’s standing right over there. Let’s ask her.
SUZY
Hey Cindy Lou, is that Billy Ray’s jacket you’re wearing?
CINDY LOU
(showing the back of the jacket)
Uh-huh.
MISSY
Gee, it must be great riding with him.
BETTY JEAN
Is he picking you up after the reunion tonight?
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CINDY LOU
Nuh uh.
BETTY JEAN, MISSY & SUZY
By the way, where’d you meet him?
CINDY LOU has crossed down right center with
microphone.
CINDY LOU BJ, M & S
I MET HIM AT THE CANDY STORE
HE TURNED AROUND AND SMILED AT ME,
YOU GET THE PICTURE? YES, WE SEE
THAT'S WHEN I FELL FOR
THE LEADER OF THE PACK THE LEADER OF THE PACK
CINDY LOU puts on sunglasses.
MY FOLKS WERE ALWAYS PUTTING HIM DOWN DOWN, DOWN
THEY SAID HE CAME FROM THE
WRONG SIDE OF TOWN WHAT YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY
THAT HE CAME FROM THE
WRONG SIDE OF TOWN?

THEY TOLD ME HE WAS BAD OOH --

BUT I KNEW HE WAS SAD OOH --
THAT'S WHY I FELL FOR OOH --
THE LEADER OF THE PACK THE LEADER OF THE PACK
BETTY JEAN, MISSY & SUZY put on sunglasses.
ONE DAY MY DAD SAID "FIND SOMEONE NEW" NEW, NEW
SO I HAD TO TELL MY BILLY WE'RE THROUGH WHAT YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY
THAT YOU BETTER GO
FIND SOMEBODY NEW?

HE STOOD THERE AND ASKED ME WHY OOH --

BUT ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY OOH --
I'M SORRY I HURT YOU OOH --
THE LEADER OF THE PACK THE LEADER OF THE PACK

He sort of smiled and kissed me goodbye DOO DOO’S –

The tears were beginning to show. DOO DOO’S –
As he drove away on that rainy night, DOO DOO’S –
I begged him to go slow. DOO DOO’S –
Whether he heard me, I’ll never know NO, NO, NO, NO,
CINDY LOU crosses center. BETTY JEAN, MISSY &
SUZY cross up onto platform center.
Lookout! Lookout! Lookout! Lookout! NO, NO, NO
There is a crash, sound and lighting. BETTY JEAN,
MISSY & SUZY all face upstage.
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CINDY LOU (CONT’D) BJ, M & S

I FELT SO HELPLESS WHAT COULD I DO? DO, DO
REMEMB'RING ALL THE THINGS
WE'D BEEN THROUGH
AND STILL THEY ALL STOP AND STARE OOH
I CAN'T HIDE MY TEARS, BUT I DON'T CARE OOH
I'LL NEVER FORGET HIM AAH
THE LEADER OF THE PACK THE LEADER OF THE PACK
OOH --

THE LEADER OF THE PACK,

AND NOW HE'S GONE GONE
THE LEADER OF THE PACK,
AND NOW HE'S GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE
THE LEADER OF THE PACK,
AND NOW HE'S GONE GONE
THE LEADER OF THE PACK,
AND NOW HE'S GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE GONE
GONE
Applause segue.
#24: MAYBE
BETTY JEAN, MISSY & SUZY sit on the edge of the
platform. CINDY LOU crosses left of the platform.
CINDY LOU (CONT’D) BJ, M & S (CONT’D)
OOH --
MAYBE, IF I PRAY EVERY NIGHT OOH
YOU'LL COME BACK TO ME OOH
AND MAYBE, IF I CRY EVERY DAY OOH
YOU'LL COME BACK TO STAY OOH
OH MAYBE MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE
CINDY LOU slowly takes off Billy Ray’s jacket.
MAYBE, IF I HELD YOUR HAND OOH
I WOULD UNDERSTAND OOH
AND MAYBE, IF I KISSED YOUR SWEET LIPS OOH
I'D BE AT YOUR COMMAND OOH
MAYBE MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE
CINDY LOU holds the jacket tight to her chest.
I PRAYED AND PRAYED TO THE LORD OOH, COME BACK TO ME
TO SEND YOU BACK, MY LOVE OOH, COME BACK TO ME
BUT INSTEAD YOU CAME TO ME BUT INSTEAD YOU CAME TO ME
ONLY IN MY DREAMS ONLY IN MY DREAMS

AND MAYBE, IF I PRAY EVERY NIGHT OOH

YOU'D COME BACK TO ME OOH
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CINDY LOU (CONT’D) BJ, M & S

AND MAYBE, IF I CRY EVERY DAY OOH
YOU'D COME BACK TO STAY OOH
OH MAYBE MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE
MAYBE MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE
BETTY JEAN stands and moves closer to CINDY LOU.
MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE, MAYBE,
MAY -- BE BE
Applause.
BETTY JEAN opens her arms, and CINDY LOU embraces
her. When THEY finish, MISSY rushes over and THEY all
three share another big hug. When THEY break the hug,
MISSY notices SUZY, who has crossed to the refreshment
table.
MISSY
Hey girls – It’s Suzy’s turn!
CINDY LOU
How could we forget Suzy?
BETTY JEAN
There’s so much of her.
SUZY cries. MISSY comforts her, taking her to the
microphone center.
SUZY
(carrying her shoes)
Does this make me look fat? I feel fat.
MISSY
Of course not, honey. You look just like the rest of us.
BETTY JEAN
Only bigger.
SUZY cries. CINDY LOU hits BETTY JEAN on the arm.
MISSY
Maybe we should skip the three questions.
SUZY
Oh, okay. Well – I’m a housewife now.
(to the girls)
Yea.
BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & MISSY
Yea.
SUZY
And I’m going to have a baby.
(to the girls)
Yea.
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BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU & MISSY

Yea.
SUZY
Yea. We’re going to have a little Ritchie Junior, right Ritchie, honey?
SUZY looks up for a response.
Ritchie?
THEY all hope to get a response, with none forthcoming.
SUZY breaks into tears.
#25: SUZY MEDLEY
MAYBE I KNOW
MAYBE I KNOW THAT HE'S BEEN CHEATIN'
MAYBE I KNOW THAT HE'S BEEN UNTRUE,
MISSY crosses over to BETTY JEAN and CINDY LOU
and whispers with them.
BUT WHAT CAN I DO?

I HEAR THEM WHISPERIN' WHEN I WALK BY

"HE'S GONNA BREAK HER HEART,
AND MAKE HER CRY" BJ, CL & M
I KNOW IT'S ME THEY'RE OOH
TALKIN' ABOUT OOH
I BET THEY ALL THINK OOH
I'LL NEVER FIND OUT OOH, AAH
SUZY points up at Ritchie with one of her shoes.
OH MAYBE I KNOW THAT MAYBE I KNOW --
YOU'VE BEEN CHEATIN'
MAYBE I KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN UNTRUE, MAYBE I KNOW –
SUZY puts her shoes on.
BUT WHAT CAN I DO?
SUZY crosses toward the others.
(to Ritchie)
MY FRIENDS ARE TELLIN' ME
THAT YOU'RE NO GOOD
YOU ARE NOT TREATING ME
THE WAY YOU SHOULD
(back toward girls)
"HE REALLY LOVES ME" OOH
THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY OOH
BEFORE MY TEARS FALL, OOH
I JUST WALK AWAY OOH, AAH
SUZY crosses back center.
OH BABY I KNOW THAT MAYBE I KNOW --
YOU'VE BEEN CHEATIN'
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

BABY I KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN UNTRUE, MAYBE I KNOW
BUT WHAT CAN I DO?
WHOA----
The following is almost unrecognizable through SUZY’s
tears.
BABY I KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN CHEATIN' MAYBE I KNOW --
BABY I KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN UNTRUE, MAYBE I KNOW --
BUT WHAT CAN I DO?
SUZY sits on the front edge of the platform.
BUT WHAT CAN I DO?
Immediate segue.
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY crosses to SUZY, sitting next to her.
MISSY BJ & CL
WELL, WELL, I ONCE BELIEVED DOO-LANG, DOO-LANG
ALL FELLAS WERE NICE DOO-LANG, DOO-LANG
GIRL, LISTEN TO ME DOO-LANG, DOO-LANG
AND TAKE MY ADVICE DOO-LANG, DOO-LANG
YOU’D BETTER
GET YOUR MAN ON THE RIGHT TRACK OOH
HE FOUND A GOOD THING AND THAT’S OOH

MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU

LIKE FINDING A
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY stands.
MISSY
TELL HIM NOW, GIRL
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY gets SUZY up, brings her back center.
MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU
YEAH, YEAH, YOU
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU dance over to join them
center.
SHA-DOO, WAH DAH SHOO
SHA-DOO, WAH DAH
CINDY LOU
MOST FELLAS ARE
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MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU

SLY, SLICK AND SHY
CINDY LOU
DON’T YOU EVER LET HIM
CATCH YOU LOOKING STARRY EYED
BETTY JEAN CL & M
HE’LL TELL YOU THAT HIS LOVE IS TRUE SHA-DOO, WAH
AND THEN WALK RIGHT OVER YOU DAH-SHOO

MISSY BJ & M
OH, YOU GOTTA TELL HIM NOW, OH,
BEFORE HE GETS OFF-TRACK OOH --
HE’S GOT A GOOD THING AND THAT’S OOH

MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU

LIKE FINDING A
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY
TELL HIM NOW, GIRL
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU
YEAH, YEAH, YOU
THEY dance in a circle around SUZY.
SHA-DOO, WAH DAH SHOO
SHA-DOO, WAH DAH
MISSY goes to her purse and pulls out SUZY’s old prom
queen crown and sash, now worn and slightly faded.
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU react with great joy.
MISSY
HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY!
SUZY puts her sash on and turns back to the girls.
SUZY
It still fits!
SHE puts on her crown, and cries as SHE performs her
‘prom queen’ wave.
MISSY
OH---
YOU BETTER TELL HIM NOW, OOH,
BEFORE HE GETS OFF-TRACK
HE’S GOT A GOOD THING AND THAT’S OOH
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MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU

LIKE FINDING A
BETTY JEAN & CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
MISSY
TELL HIM NOW, GIRL
MISSY, BETTY JEAN, CINDY LOU
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
Immediate segue.
The girls return to their mikes, leaving SUZY center.
RESCUE ME
SUZY
(following after Missy)
Oh, I don’t know if I can…
MISSY turns her around and sends her back to her mike.
MISSY
Oh no -- get back there and tell him!
SUZY
Ritchie!
SUZY sings simply, innocently.
RESCUE ME
OH, TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS
RESCUE ME
I WANT YOUR TENDER CHARMS
‘CUZ I’M LONELY, AND I’M BLUE
I NEED YOU AND YOUR LOVE TOO

C’MON AND RESCUE ME BJ, CL & M

C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME
C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME RESCUE ME
‘CUZ I NEED YA, NEED YA BY MY SIDE BY MY SIDE
CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY? CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY?

RESCUE ME RESCUE ME
C’MON AND TAKE MY HEART
TAKE YOUR LOVE TAKE YOUR LOVE
AND COMFORT EV’RY PART
‘CUZ I’M LONELY AND I’M BLUE LONELY, AND I’M BLUE
I NEED YOU AND YOUR LOVE TOO

C’MON AND RESCUE ME

C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME RESCUE ME
‘CUZ I NEED YA, NEED YA BY MY SIDE BY MY SIDE
CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY? CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY?
Music vamps and segues.
SUZY
I don’t think he cares…
The girls rush over to SUZY center one by one.
MISSY
C’mon Suzy…
BETTY JEAN
You have his attention --
CINDY LOU
Now go in for the kill!
RESPECT
WHAT YOU WANT, BABY SHE’S GOT IT
BETTY JEAN
WHAT YOU NEED, YOU KNOW SHE’S GOT IT…
MISSY BJ & CL
ALL SHE’S ASKING
IS FOR A LITTLE RESPECT RESPECT
WHEN YOU GET HOME JUST A LITTLE BIT
YEAH BABY, JUST A LITTLE BIT
WHEN YOU GET HOME, JUST A LITTLE BIT
MISTAH! JUST A LITTLE BIT

SUZY BJ, CL & M

I AIN’T GONNA DO YOU WRONG HOO
WHILE YOU’RE GONE HOO
I AIN’T GONNA DO YOU WRONG HOO
‘CUZ I DON’T WANNA HOO
ALL I’M ASKING, HOO
IS FOR A LITTLE RESPECT HOO
WHEN YOU COME HOME, JUST A LITTLE BIT
BABY JUST A LITTLE BIT
WHEN YOU COME HOME, JUST A LITTLE BIT
MISTER! JUST A LITTLE BIT

I’M ABOUT TO GIVE YOU ALL OF MY MONEY

AND ALL I’M ASKING IN RETURN HONEY
IS TO GIVE ME RESPECT
WHEN YOU GET HOME JUST A, JUST A, JUST A, JUST A,
YEAH BABY, JUST A, JUST A, JUST A, JUST A,
WHEN YOU GET HOME JUST A LITTLE BIT
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

MISTER! JUST A LITTLE BIT
Music break. The girls all gather around SUZY to give her
support. SHE removes her jacket. When she turns back
around she’s gone from small and tentative to soulful and
forceful.
OOH – YOUR KISSES HOO
SWEETER THAN HONEY HOO
AND GUESS WHAT? HOO
SO IS MY MONEY HOO
ALL I WANT YOU TO DO FOR ME IS
GIVE IT TO ME WHEN YOU COME HOME RE- RE- RE- RE-
YEAH, BABY RE- RE- RE- RE-
WHEN YOU COME HOME JUST A LITTLE BIT
YEAH JUST A LITTLE BIT
R-E-P-E-S-C-E…
She thinks for a moment, and figures it out.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T THAT’S IT!
TAKE CARE, T-C-B
WHOA, SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
A LITTLE RESPECT, NOW SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
WHOA, JUST A LITTLE BIT
A LITTLE RESPECT, NOW JUST A LITTLE BIT

I GET TIRED JUST A LITTLE BIT

I KEEP ON TRYIN’ JUST A LITTLE BIT
YOU’RE RUNNIN’ OUT OF TIME RE- RE- RE- RE-
AND I AIN’T LYING RE- RE- RE- RE-
A LITTLE RESPECT SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
YEAH SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
WHEN YOU COME HOME NOW SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
SOCK IT TO ME, SOCK IT TO ME,
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
FIND OUT WHAT IT MEANS TO ME
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
TAKE CARE, T-C-B

You listen to me, Richard Lloyd Stevens: You know I love you, and I think I know you love me.
But you’ve just gotta give me a sign… dammit!
The lights flash a pattern of red hearts all over the stage.
The girls jump up and down in celebration, and the lights
pulse as the song moves into fever pitch.
Wow!
RESCUE ME RESCUE ME
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SUZY (CONT’D) BJ, CL & M

C’MON AND TAKE MY HEART
TAKE YOUR LOVE TAKE YOUR LOVE
AND COMFORT EV’RY PART
‘CUZ I’M LONELY AND I’M BLUE LONELY, AND I’M BLUE
I NEED YOU AND YOUR LOVE TOO

C’MON AND RESCUE ME

C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME
C’MON BABY AND RESCUE ME RESCUE ME
‘CUZ I NEED YA, NEED YA BY MY SIDE BY MY SIDE
CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY? CAN’T YOU SEE THAT I’M LONELY?
YEAH,
RESCUE ME! RESCUE ME!
Applause.
ALL
We love you Ritchie!
The lights flash wildly.
SUZY
(holding her belly)
Oh! It kicked!
The girls gather around, feeling her belly. BETTY JEAN
gets down close, yelling at SUZY’s stomach.
BETTY JEAN
Hello Ritchie Junior!!
SUZY pulls away from BETTY JEAN to protect her baby.
MISSY
Oh wow – what a great reunion! Ritchie and Suzy are back together!
CINDY LOU
And I think I got my best friend back…
BETTY JEAN
Forever…!
CINDY LOU and BETTY JEAN grab pinkies and hug.
SUZY
And Missy is going to become Mrs. Lee! Or should I say Mrs. Chipmunk?!!
THEY all turn and make chipmunk faces toward Mr. Lee.
THEY gather their microphones and spread out across the
stage.
#26: THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
CINDY LOU
Thank you all. This has been a terrific time!
THEY all put their jackets on.
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BETTY JEAN
Yes! Thank you so much.
SUZY
Thank you Ritchie.
The lights flash once.
MISSY
Oh! Don’t forget the cookie and punch reception over at the Elementary school!
ALL
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
CINDY LOU
THANK YOU, FOR SHOWING US A WONDERFUL TIME
GEE, EVERYTHING JUST TURNED OUT SO FINE,
SO THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
ALL
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT,
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
BETTY JEAN
GEE, BUT IT’S FUNNY, HOW THE HOURS SEEM TO GO BY SO FAST
I ONLY HOPE THAT THIS TIME WON'T BE OUR LAST
WE WANNA SEE YOU AGAIN
ALL
WE'D LIKE TO SEE YOU AGAIN
MISSY
I'VE NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE
AFTER A VERY FIRST DATE
I NEVER KNEW WHAT JEWELRY COULD DO
ALL
GEE BUT THE FEELING IS GREAT
SUZY
OH BABY, IT'S GETTING LATE AND WE GOTTA GO
HERE'S SOMETHING THAT YOU OUGHTA KNOW
WE'VE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES
The mirror ball comes on.
ALL
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
Multi-colored tissue paper confetti flutters down from
above.
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
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ALL (CONT’D)
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT,
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT,
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT,
THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
THANK YOU AND…

SINCERELY, OH YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE YOU

I'LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
PLEASE SAY YOU'LL BE MINE
Blackout.
BOWS
PRINCIPAL (V.O.)
Ladies and Gentlemen: The Marvelous Wonderettes!

Lights up for BOWS.

The girls acknowledge Mr. Lee and Miss McPherson.
MISSY gets the Polaroid photo taken earlier (now in a
Wonderettes Photo Holder) and gives it to Mr. Lee.
THEY acknowledge the band.
Final Bows.
SUZY
See you in 1978!
THEY all have a final wave as THEY exit.
EXIT MUSIC

END OF ACT TWO