A Whole New World - By Martin Docherty and Dougie McLellan

Synopsis

The musical tells the tale of Jenny, a young woman whose life revolves around maintaining house & home for her husband Steve, until one fateful night when she is persuaded to go on a night out with the girls at the local Karaoke. Jenny turns out to be a talented singer and is spotted by local musician, Danny Roberts. The two form a band but Jenny decides to keep this secret from Steve, who she knows would not approve. Jenny's singing career goes from strength to strength while her marriage begins to crumble. However, after some misunderstandings and a merry dash to the bright lights of London, Jenny gets both her man and a blossoming career.
A Whole New World is an ideal show for both Secondary Schools and young amateur theatre companies. It contains a wide range of musical numbers from stand alone pop ballads through to entertaining character songs and the more gentle musical motifs which pop up throughout to comment on or advance the action.

Cast Of Characters

The Narrator A kind of ghostly character, occasionally interacting with the rest of the cast. He/She acts as storyteller, conscience and acquaintance throughout the play.

Jenny Mariani A rather shy girl, feels a little trapped in her life. Married to Steve. She turns out to be a great singer but until now didn't realize she could sing.

Steve Mariani Typical working class man. Not a bad chap but not the smartest. He likes his life as it is, with Jenny keeping the house running and him either working or at the Pub.

Kathy McDonald Jenny's pal. A formidable woman, she doesn't take any snash from anybody. Slightly domineering in her circle of friends, but
in a motherly way.

Danny Roberts A songwriting musician, he is on the hunt for a new singer and thinks he has found what he is looking for in Jenny. An outrageously camp personality.

Findlay Craven A rather eccentric chap. He is a well known A & R / Manager for a record company. He has a peculiar habit of repeating what he has just said.

Suzie Graham A bit tarty, she is also one of Jenny's pals. She is more interested in her latest acquisition.

Donna Richmond A rather timid girl, another of Jenny's circle of friends.

Fran Greene A rather dizzy girl from, PA to Findley.

Chico Lead singer of the once famous band. Rather smooth character.
Preferably male.

Rico Backing singer in the band.

Zico Backing singer in the band.

Optional characters;

Jenny’s Backing Singer Not mentioned in the script, but has backing vocal lines in 3 of Jenny's songs.

Fraz Additional Singer in "The Sugar Boyz"

Waitress Waitress in "Espresso Coffee"

Emcee Karaoke Emcee

Pete "Sinatra" Sings part of Classic Karaoke Number

Vegas Dancing Girls As many as required for Danny’s Song

Crowd For coffee shop, pub scenes, Gig & Concert

Stage Crew On stage as Stage Crew to The Sugar Boyz - Can be real crew

Songs

ACT I
Regarding Jenny
Feels Like Yesterday
Regarding Steve
Jenny’s Thoughts
Jenny’s Plan
Friday Night
I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
A Whole New World
This Time Next Year
Never Ending, Always Something
What We Do To Each Other
I Really Need To Know
Nobody Else But You Will Do
What We Do To Each Other

ACT II

Back in Thay Days
On His Own
Every Time You Speak
I Don’t Want It
Say I’m Wrong
Say I’m Wrong (Dance Version)
A Whole New World (Finale)

All songs are © Baby Grand Productions 2001

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The Narrator	A kind of ghostly character, occasionally interacting with the rest of the cast. He/She acts as storyteller, conscience and acquaintance throughout the play.
Jenny Mariani	A rather shy girl, feels a little trapped in her life. Married to Steve. She turns out to be a great singer but until now didn't realize she could sing.
Steve Mariani	Typical working class man. Not a bad chap but not the smartest. He likes his life as it is, with Jenny keeping the house running and him either working or at the Pub.
Kathy McDonald	Jenny's pal. A formidable woman, she doesn't take any snash from anybody. Slightly domineering in her circle of friends, but in a motherly way.
Danny Roberts	A songwriting musician, he is on the hunt for a new singer and thinks he has found what he is looking for in Jenny. An outrageously camp personality.
Findlay Craven	A rather eccentric chap. He is a well known A & R / Manager for a record company. He has a peculiar habit of repeating what he has just said.
Suzie Graham	A bit tarty, she is also one of Jenny's pals. She is more interested in her latest acquisition.
Donna Richmond	A rather timid girl, another of Jenny's circle of friends.
Fran Greene	A rather dizzy girl from, PA to Findley.
Chico	Lead singer of the once famous band. Rather smooth character. Preferably male.
Rico	Backing singer in the band.
Zico	Backing singer in the band.

Jenny’s Backing Singer	Not mentioned in the script, but has backing vocal lines in 3 of Jenny's songs.
Fraz	Additional Singer in "The Sugar Boyz"
Waitress	Waitress in "Espresso Coffee"
Emcee	Karaoke Emcee
Pete "Sinatra"	Sings part of Classic Karaoke Number
Vegas Dancing Girls	As many as required for Danny’s Song
Crowd	For coffee shop, pub scenes, Gig & Concert
Stage Crew	On stage as Stage Crew to The Sugar Boyz - Can be real crew