Musical based upon the screenplay by Jerry BelsonCharacters: 6 male, 7 female, plus ensemble
Various Settings
This touching and satiric musical by the creators of Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line and They're Playing Our Song, follows the intrigue and exploits onstage and behind-the-scenes as Santa Rosa, California plays host to the Young American Miss Pageant.
"A swift paced and thoroughly professional entertainment."-Time
"Wonderful Marvin Hamlisch melodies. Smart, clever move the story lyrics from Howard Ashman...This is the best Broadway score in years...Smile? I did. Your will."-ABC
"This good looking show has a lot to like...Sit back and enjoy the pageant."-Women's Wear Daily
"Impressively crafted lyrics."-The New York Times