The Joys of Sex
A musical in 1 act - Lyrics and book by Melissa Levis; Music and book by David Weinstein
Variety Arts Theatre - Opened 12 May, 2004; Closed 13 July, 2004
Summary
Howard and Stephs are married but Howard having trouble getting Stephs pregnant. Brian, a geeky Jewish boy, is in somewhat clumsy pursuit of their sexy black neighbour, April.
During the course of the show we meet Stephs' grandparents, Josefsberg and Bohmer, and Brian's mother, Kurtzuba.
Stephs finally gets pregnant and Brian and April get together.
Cast
- Howard Nolton
- Brian Shapiro
- Stephs Nolton
- April Jones
each cast member also plays a variety of other parts
Musical Numbers
- The Joy of Sex - Company
- "O" No - Stephs
- 'Cup of Sugar - April and Howard
- Intercourse on the Internet - Brian and Gladys
- The First Time - Company
- One Night Stand - April
- In the Parlor Be a Lady - Granny and Stephs
- Twins - Howard and Twins
- In Our Fantasy - Company
- Kinks - Brian
- The Vault - Brian, Gladys. Irving, Pleasure Boy and Mistress Pain
- The 3 Way - Howard
- Pandora's Box - Stephs
- Free the Tiger - Stephs, Howard and April
- I Need It Bad - Company
- Fantasy Come True - Howard
- Not Too Nice - Brian and April
- Making Love With You - Company
- The Joys of Sex (Reprise) - Company