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
- Jerry
- Joan
- Willie
- Clayton Harrison
- Lucy Vernay
- Murph
- Aggie July
- Miller
Waiters,
Dancers, Singers
Musical Numbers
- On With the Show - Jerry, Joan, Troupers
- Mr. Right - Lucy Vernay
- Dynamic - Lucy Vernay, Murph
- Blue Sierras - Aggie July, Patrons
- No! No! No! - Clayton Harrison
- The Wide Open Spaces - Clayton Harrison, Aggie July, Joan, Jerry
- Gold Cannot Buy - Townspeople
- Remember the Night - Clayton Harrison, Lucy Vernay
- Tell Me How - Murph
- It Was Destiny - Aggie July, Girls
- Just a Wonderful Time - Jerry, Joan
- Nevada Hoe Down - Aggie July, Patrons
- New Look Feeling - Lucy Vernay, Jerry, Joan, Patrons
- Set Me Free - Lucy Vernay
- Somehow I've Always Known - Murph
- Remember the Night (reprise) - Clayton Harrison
- My Fatal Charm - Clayton Harrison
- Men Are a Pain in the Neck - Aggie July
- Wherever I May Go - Lucy Vernay
- Take Your Time - Jerry, Joan
- Happy Birthday - Company
- Mr. Right (reprise) - Lucy Vernay, Murph
Scenes and Settings
The action takes place in Virginia City, Nevada, during the late 19th century.
Act 1
- Scene 1: Outside Virginia City.
- Scene 2: Lucy Vernay's Dressing Room.
- Scene 3: The Blue Sierra Casino.
- Scene 4: A Street in Virginia City.
- Scene 5: Stage of Piper's Opera House.
- Scene 6: A Park in Virginia City.
- Scene 7: The Blue Sierra Casino.
Act 2
- Scene 1: Emporium.
- Scene 2: Gambling Room.
- Scene 3: A Street in Virginia City.
- Scene 4: The Blue Sierra Casino.
- Scene 5: A Street in Virginia City.
- Scene 6: Garden behind Murph's House.