Broadway Synopsis: "Subtitled "A Life In Revue," the show stands out among musicals because of the magic of its protagonist. Rare is the man who transcends decades and rises to the level of legend. Will Rogers does this not only because of his accomplishments, but because of his philosophy, which espouses respect and confidence in the goodness of his fellowman.

The curtain rises on a Follies-style tribute to the man whose daily newspaper column sent America on its way each morning with a smile on its face. Performing a weekly radio talk show as well as starring in motion pictures, Will entertains the audience with rope tricks while the show girls are changing their costumes for The Follies. The songs Never Met A Man and Give A Man Enough Rope are parables set to music. Will introduces us to the aviator Wiley Post, to his six sisters, and to his father Clem.

Born to parents who were part Cherokee, Will learned early on to be proud of his heritage. When Will turned nineteen, he set off, despite his father's protests, to be a cowboy down in Argentina. It was at the train depot that Will first laid eyes on Betty Blake, the woman who would become his wife. Once married, Will tours the country performing his routine until the day his big break arrives, and he is offered a part in Florenz Ziegfeld's Follies. After six fabulous seasons, Will is called to Hollywood to perform on the silver screen. This musical is an upbeat celebration of this folk hero who made the world a whole lot better place than it was before he entered it."

Credits:

• Book by Peter Stone
• Score by Cy Coleman
• Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
• Directer and Choreographed by Steve Minning
• Set Design by Tony Walton
• Costumes by Willia Kim
• Lighting Design by Mike Baldassari
• Sound by Craig Cassidy