# Something More!
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'''''Something More!''''' is a [musical](/source/musical_theatre) with music by [Sammy Fain](/source/Sammy_Fain) and [lyrics](/source/lyrics) by [Marilyn Bergman](/source/Marilyn_Bergman) and [Alan Bergman](/source/Alan_Bergman). The book by [Nate Monaster](/source/Nate_Monaster) is based on the 1962 novel ''Portofino P.T.A.'' by [Gerald Green](/source/Gerald_Green_(author)). Composer [Robert Prince](/source/Robert_Prince_(composer)) contributed some music to a few dance numbers.
==Productions==
The musical opened on Broadway on October 28, 1964 at the [Eugene O'Neill Theatre](/source/Eugene_O'Neill_Theatre) where it closed on November 21, 1964 after 14 previews and 15 performances. The production was directed by [Jule Styne](/source/Jule_Styne), choreography by [Bob Herget](/source/Bob_Herget), scene/lighting design by Robert Randolph, costume design by [Alvin Colt](/source/Alvin_Colt), musical direction by Oscar Kosarin, orchestrations by [Ralph Burns](/source/Ralph_Burns), vocal arrangements by Buster Davis, and dance arrangements/orchestrations by [Robert Prince](/source/Robert_Prince_(composer)).[
{{cite news
|url= https://www.nytimes.com/1964/11/11/archives/theater-something-more-a-musical-opens-arthur-hill-and-barbara-cook.html
|work= The New York Times
|title= Theater: 'Something More!,' a Musical, Opens; Arthur Hill and Barbara Cook at the O'Neill
|date= November 11, 1964
|first= Howard
|last= Taubman
}}]
;Cast
The original cast included [Arthur Hill](/source/Arthur_Hill_(Canadian_actor)) (Bill Deems), [Barbara Cook](/source/Barbara_Cook) (Carol Deems), [Joan Copeland](/source/Joan_Copeland) (Marchesa Valentina Crespi), [Ronny Graham](/source/Ronny_Graham) (Monte Checkovitch), [Michael Kermoyan](/source/Michael_Kermoyan) (Lepescu), [Peg Murray](/source/Peg_Murray) (Mrs. Ferenzi), Rico Froehlich (Joe Santini/Policeman), Victor R. Helou (Tony Santini/Luigi), [Paula Kelly](/source/Paula_Kelly_(actress%2Fdancer)) (Mrs. Veloz), Jo Jo Smith (Mr. Veloz), Katey O'Brady (Julie/Maria), [Hal Linden](/source/Hal_Linden) (Dick), Taylor Reed (The King), Connie Sanchez (The King's Companion), James Lavery (Commandatorre Vermelli), Laurie Franks (Clubwoman) Marilyn Murphy (Gladys), Christopher Man (Tony), Kenny Kealy (Freddy Deems), [Neva Small](/source/Neva_Small) (Suzy Deems), and Eric White (Adam Deems).[{{cite book |title= The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals |first= Dan |last=Dietz |pages= 272–274 |publisher= Rowman & Littlefield |year= 2014 |isbn= 9781442230729}}]
* "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
==References==
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==External links==
* {{ibdb title|id=2831|title=Something More!}}
Category:1964 musicals
Category:Broadway musicals
Category:Musicals based on novels
Category:Musicals set in Italy
Category:Musicals set on Long Island
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