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Hit the Trail

A Musical in 2 Acts, 13 Scenes. Book by Frank O'Neill. Music by Frederico Valerio. Lyrics by Elizabeth Miele.

Mark Hellinger Theatre, Broadway - Opened 2nd December, 1954; closed 4th December, 1954 (4 performances.)

Synopsis

The story tells of the plight of Lucy Vernay, a prima donna, who is stranded in 19th century Nevada, and who must chose between a crook and a banker,

Cast

Waiters, Dancers, Singers

Musical Numbers

  1. On With the Show - Jerry, Joan, Troupers
  2. Mr. Right - Lucy Vernay
  3. Dynamic - Lucy Vernay, Murph
  4. Blue Sierras - Aggie July, Patrons
  5. No! No! No! - Clayton Harrison
  6. The Wide Open Spaces - Clayton Harrison, Aggie July, Joan, Jerry
  7. Gold Cannot Buy - Townspeople
  8. Remember the Night - Clayton Harrison, Lucy Vernay
  9. Tell Me How - Murph
  10. It Was Destiny - Aggie July, Girls
  11. Just a Wonderful Time - Jerry, Joan
  12. Nevada Hoe Down - Aggie July, Patrons
  13. New Look Feeling - Lucy Vernay, Jerry, Joan, Patrons
  14. Set Me Free - Lucy Vernay
  15. Somehow I've Always Known - Murph
  16. Remember the Night (reprise) - Clayton Harrison
  17. My Fatal Charm - Clayton Harrison
  18. Men Are a Pain in the Neck - Aggie July
  19. Wherever I May Go - Lucy Vernay
  20. Take Your Time - Jerry, Joan
  21. Happy Birthday - Company
  22. Mr. Right (reprise) - Lucy Vernay, Murph

Scenes and Settings

The action takes place in Virginia City, Nevada, during the late 19th century.

Act 1

Act 2

  1. Scene 1: Emporium.
  2. Scene 2: Gambling Room.
  3. Scene 3: A Street in Virginia City.
  4. Scene 4: The Blue Sierra Casino.
  5. Scene 5: A Street in Virginia City.
  6. Scene 6: Garden behind Murph's House.