Something More!
Something More! is a musical with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Marilyn Bergman and Alan Bergman. The book by Nate Monaster is based on the 1962 novel Portofino P.T.A. by Gerald Green. Composer Robert Prince also contributed some music to a few dance numbers.
The musical opened on Broadway on October 28, 1964 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre where it closed on November 21, 1964 after 14 previews and 15 performances. The production was directed by Jule Styne and choreographed by Bob Herget. The original cast included Arthur Hill as Bill Deems, Barbara Cook as Carol Deems, Joan Copeland as Marchesa Valentina Crespi, Ronny Graham as Monte Checkovitch, Michael Kermoyan as Lepescu, Peg Murray as Mrs. Ferenzi, Rico Froehlich as Joe Santini, Victor R. Helou as Tony Santini, Paula Kelly as Mrs. Veloz, Jo Jo Smith as Mr. Veloz, Kenny Kealy as Freddy Deems, Neva Small as Suzy Deems, and Eric White as Adam Deems.
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SONG LIST
Act I
Something More Bill Deems
Who Fills the Bill' Carol Deems, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems, Adam Deems, Dick and Committee Members
The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back Bill Deems
Better All the Time Carol Deems
Don't Make a Move ' Joe Santini and Tony Santini
Don't Make a Move (Reprise) Joe Santini, Tony Santini and Portofino Branch
No Questions Carol Deems
Church of My Choice Monte Checkovitch
Jaded, Degraded Am I! Monte Checkovitch
I've Got Nothin' To Do Carol Deems, Mrs. Ferenzi, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems and Adam Deems
I've Got Nothin' To Do (Reprise) Mrs. Ferenzi
In No Time At All Marchesa Valentina Crespi
The Master of the Greatest Art of All Lepescu
Grazie Per Niente Monte Checkovitch, Carol Deems, Mr. Veloz, Mrs. Veloz and Guests
I Feel Like New Year's Eve Carol Deems
One Long Last Look Carol Deems
ACT 2
Ode to a Key Bill Deems
Bravo, Bravo, Novelisto Bill Deems, Policeman and Luigi
Life Is Too Short Monte Checkovitch and Mrs. Ferenzi
Il Lago de Inamoratti Mr. Veloz, Mrs. Veloz and Ensemble
Mineola Carol Deems
Come Sta Mrs. Ferenzi, Suzy Deems, Freddy Deems, Adam Deems, Maria and Tony
Finaletto Bill Deems and Carol Deems