A CATERED AFFAIR tells the story of a Bronx mother’s efforts to give her only daughter the elaborate wedding she never had – and the bride never asked for. In this funny, poignant and oh, so human show of love and disaffection, Harvey Fierstein’s book and John Bucchino’s score explore both our need for love and true meaning of family. The Broadway production received 12 Drama Desk Award nominations, the most of any show of the 2007-2008 season. Running time is 90 minutes.
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Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS
2 Women
3 Men
FEATURED
1 Man
4 Women
CHARACTERS
Aggie Hurley – mother of the bride
Tom Hurley – father of the bride
Janey Hurley – the bride
Ralph Halloran – the groom
Winston – uncle of the bride
Mr. Halloran – groom’s father (double as Sam)
Mrs. Halloran – groom’s mother (doubles as Pasha)
Myra – neighbor (doubles as Wedding Dress Saleswoman)
Delores – neighbor (doubles as The Caterer)
Alice – Janey’s best friends (doubles as Army Sergeant)
Sam – cab driver
Pasha – neighbor
Wedding Dress Saleswoman
Caterer
Army Sergeant
Set Requirements: A CATERED AFFAIR takes place in New York’s South Bronx, Tuesday following Memorial Day weekend and onward, 1953
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
Tenement Courtyard
The Apartment – kitchen, bedroom and fire escape
Bridal Shop Interior
Catering Hall
Front Stoop
Genre / Style: Musical
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books).
20 Libretti-Vocal Books,
2 Piano Conductor Score
Orchestration Package (11 Books).
1 Bass (Acoustic), 1 Cello, 1 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Piano (Acoustic), 1 Percussion, 1 Reed I (Clar., Flute, Alto Fl, Piccolo), 1 Reed II (Bassoon and Clarinet),
1 Trumpet (Trumpet and Flugel), 1 Viola,
1 Violin I (Solo), 1 Violin II (Solo).
Musical Numbers: Partners, Ralph And Me, Married, Women Chatter, No Fuss.