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[0:01] Kevin Jaeger: Did you bring wine? I got the glasses.

[0:07] Bryan: You guys, I made a quiz. No, I didn't bring anything, but I'm here to have fun.

[0:11] Kimberly: Broadwaysted!

[0:19] Kevin Jaeger: There's no place like home for the holidays, except Broadway.

[0:35] Bryan: So for all your best Broadway tickets, check out goldstar.com.

[0:41] Kimberly: Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

[0:50] Kevin Jaeger: We have a special treat for you!

[0:54] Kimberly: A brand new holiday radio play written, edited, and produced by Broadwaysted's own Kevin Jaeger,

[1:01] Bryan: featuring an all-star cast of Broadwaysted friends of the show.

[1:06] Kevin Jaeger: This time, the brilliant and charming Kevin Jaeger has turned his parodying powers on the classic Jimmy Stewart,

[1:13] Bryan: tale as old as time that examines what happens when you wonder what if.

[1:19] Kevin Jaeger: What if, then, for an extra holiday gift, this radio play isn't just a play,

[1:25] Bryan: it's a musical with original music by Jason Pomerantz and lyrics by Kevin Jaeger.

[1:33] Kevin Jaeger: Based upon Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life!

[1:38] Bryan: Exclamation point. Here is It's a Broadwaysted Life!

[1:42] Kimberly: Exclamation point.

[1:56] Jeremy Jordan: God on high, hear my prayer. You have always been there, so help George Failing.

[2:03] James Monroe Iglehart: George is young. He's afraid. Let him rest, heaven blessed.

[2:07] Michael Cerveris: Oh, Lord, he's not the one to blame. Oh, Lord, why must George live in shame?

[2:12] Jeremy Jordan: Each night I light a candle in his name. Please be with me. Please, God, please help George.

[2:18] James Monroe Iglehart: He's a good boy. He's always been a good nephew to me.

[2:21] Michael Cerveris: Sunrise. Sunset.

[2:23] James Monroe Iglehart: Hey, Starkeeper, you hearing this?

[2:25] Michael Cerveris: What is it, Asaka?

[2:27] James Monroe Iglehart: It sounds like almost every person down there in the small town of Bedlam Falls is praying for George Failing tonight.

[2:35] Michael Cerveris: Sounds like we're going to have to intervene.

[2:37] James Monroe Iglehart: I could find a tree all covered in mangoes.

[2:39] Michael Cerveris: I don't think the mango thing is going to work this time.

[2:42] James Monroe Iglehart: You know who we should call?

[2:43] Michael Cerveris: Ghostbusters?

[2:44] James Monroe Iglehart: Jesus Christ.

[2:45] Michael Cerveris: Superstar.

[2:46] James Monroe Iglehart: Yeah, where is he?

[2:47] Michael Cerveris: I thought you'd just call out his name and you'd know wherever he is he'd come running.

[2:51] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, no, I'm here. I just, it's just that I don't usually enter until people have said my name a bunch more times and asked who I am, what I've sacrificed.

[3:00] James Monroe Iglehart: It's a whole thing.

[3:01] Michael Cerveris: We don't have time.

[3:02] James Monroe Iglehart: We need to help George Failing in Bedlam Falls and Starkeeper already vetoed my mango plan.

[3:08] Michael Cerveris: Always with the mangoes, huh?

[3:10] James Monroe Iglehart: That's what I said.

[3:11] Michael Cerveris: Okay, enough. We have to send down one of our own.

[3:14] James Monroe Iglehart: Who's next on the call sheet?

[3:15] Michael Cerveris: Well, let's see. It says here that it's, oh, Jesus Christ Superstar.

[3:21] Jeremy Kushnier: No way. It's my turn. I already went down there and it was an exhausting two acts.

[3:25] James Monroe Iglehart: Okay. No, it's not you. It's just the next on the list is Clarence N. Flaherty.

[3:31] Michael Cerveris: Clarence N. Flaherty. I don't know if all the things he can think will be enough to come up with a plan for this problem.

[3:36] James Monroe Iglehart: I say we give Clarence N. Flaherty a chance to prove himself.

[3:40] Michael Cerveris: Shall I call for him?

[3:41] James Monroe Iglehart: I suppose. If we're all completely set against the-

[3:44] Michael Cerveris: No mangoes.

[3:45] James Monroe Iglehart: Fine. Clarence, you called?

[3:49] Jeremy Kushnier: Yes.

[3:50] James Monroe Iglehart: You're about to come off the standby list and jump onto an alternate spot on the official list.

[3:55] Jeremy Kushnier: You don't mean-

[3:56] James Monroe Iglehart: We do. Clarence N. Flaherty.

[3:59] Michael Cerveris: We have a job for you down below to help a young George failing.

[4:03] James Monroe Iglehart: If you do your job well, you'll get what you've always wanted.

[4:06] Jeremy Kushnier: Really? My very own wings to fly?

[4:09] James Monroe Iglehart: Yes. Also known as your membership in the AEA, Angels Equity Association.

[4:14] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, dear. I'll never know what made this so exciting, how all at once my heart has taken flight.

[4:20] James Monroe Iglehart: Now listen, Clarence.

[4:22] Michael Cerveris: We haven't much time. George failing is struggling.

[4:26] James Monroe Iglehart: He feels like nobody is there. He feels forgotten in the middle of nowhere.

[4:30] Michael Cerveris: He feels like he could disappear, like he could fall and no one would hear.

[4:34] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, no. Oh, dear. I've got to help him. I'll come running. I've got to take him home.

[4:40] James Monroe Iglehart: First, you have to learn about the man to help him.

[4:42] Michael Cerveris: Now, look.

[4:43] James Monroe Iglehart: Look where?

[4:44] Michael Cerveris: Look down.

[4:45] James Monroe Iglehart: Can you see it? Bedlam Falls.

[4:50] Jeremy Kushnier: It's sort of hazy, like it's rising out of the mists after it's been gone a hundred years.

[4:56] James Monroe Iglehart: Little town. It's a quiet village. Every day is the one before.

[5:00] Michael Cerveris: Little town full of little people with big dreams. And one of those people is George failing.

[5:05] James Monroe Iglehart: But I don't see a man. All I see is children playing in the snow.

[5:09] Michael Cerveris: That's because this is a scene from George's childhood.

[5:12] James Monroe Iglehart: George is that rambunctious little boy with the rosy cheeks right there.

[5:16] Jeremy Kushnier: Boy, George with rosy cheeks. How taboo.

[5:19] James Monroe Iglehart: Do you want to build a snowman?

[5:20] Jeremy Kushnier: Come on. Let's go and play.

[5:22] James Monroe Iglehart: I don't want to build a snowman, George. Let's go sledding by the precarious and questionably frozen lake.

[5:27] Jeremy Kushnier: I agree. That sounds like a much more entertaining idea to my childlike brain that doesn't properly process danger.

[5:34] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, I guess we could do that instead. I just have to bring my kid brother Harry Connick failing.

[5:39] Jeremy Kushnier: Come on, Harry. Don't worry, George. I can keep up with you guys.

[5:42] James Monroe Iglehart: And just to prove it, I'm going to sled down the hill first.

[5:45] Jeremy Kushnier: Where's our sled?

[5:46] James Monroe Iglehart: How? We don't have a sled. What a ridiculous idea.

[5:49] Jeremy Kushnier: No, silly. We're going to use these shovels we brought from our parents' garages.

[5:53] James Monroe Iglehart: We'll sit on them like they were magic brooms in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts one and two.

[5:58] Jeremy Kushnier: And fly down this hill and glide across the questionably frozen lake.

[6:01] James Monroe Iglehart: Like the ice fairies in the Fantasia movies.

[6:03] Jeremy Kushnier: Is that movie out at this point in the story's timeline? Is anyone concerned about that?

[6:07] James Monroe Iglehart: Okay. Let's do it. I mean, this all checks out as a normal and safe activity to do unsupervised by adults in the snow.

[6:15] Jeremy Kushnier: Okay. Someone hand me a shovel.

[6:17] James Monroe Iglehart: You know what, Harry? Let me go first. Okay?

[6:20] Jeremy Kushnier: Too late, George. Here I go. Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher.

[6:26] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, no. I can't stop. I can't stop.

[6:29] Jeremy Kushnier: George, I'm flying into the center of the lake.

[6:31] James Monroe Iglehart: Harry.

[6:32] Jeremy Kushnier: George, help me.

[6:33] James Monroe Iglehart: Hold on, Harry. I'm coming. I'll save you, little brother.

[6:37] Michael Cerveris: Oh, my goodness. Were the children okay?

[6:39] James Monroe Iglehart: George saved his little brother Harry's life that day, but he caught a bad cold that took his hearing in his left ear.

[6:44] Michael Cerveris: Wow. That is a strangely random piece of information that will probably be strikingly important at some point in this story.

[6:52] James Monroe Iglehart: It was a few weeks' time before George was able to go back to his job of working at Doc's drugstore and soda shop.

[6:58] Michael Cerveris: Because this story takes place when children worked at drugstores.

[7:01] James Monroe Iglehart: And that was okay.

[7:05] Michael Cerveris: Zoot do our bum. Get to work, Georgie.

[7:08] James Monroe Iglehart: You won't be laughing when you have to call me George M.

[7:11] Michael Cerveris: George Moneybags.

[7:13] James Monroe Iglehart: Say what you want, Georgie. Have fun with the customers.

[7:16] Michael Cerveris: I see you've already got a few lined up at the soda bar waiting for you.

[7:19] James Monroe Iglehart: Okay, scram before Doc sees you or he'll start yelling about sharks and jet planes or whatever it is he talks about.

[7:26] Michael Cerveris: Zoot do our bum. I'm here, Doc.

[7:30] Jeremy Kushnier: It's me, George Failing.

[7:32] Michael Cerveris: You're late.

[7:34] Jeremy Kushnier: Yes, sir. Sorry, sir.

[7:36] Michael Cerveris: Hello, George. Hello, Daisy. Hello, Violet.

[7:39] James Monroe Iglehart: We're Siamese twins.

[7:41] Michael Cerveris: I'm to your right as you watch our show.

[7:43] James Monroe Iglehart: She thinks she's always right.

[7:45] Michael Cerveris: Not so. I'm Daisy.

[7:47] James Monroe Iglehart: I'm Violet. What else would you like to know?

[7:50] Michael Cerveris: I'm sure if he wants to hear anymore, he'll be sure to ask.

[7:53] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, hello, Mary.

[7:56] Michael Cerveris: We didn't even notice you were there.

[7:58] Jeremy Kushnier: I guess we should let her get her order out of the way.

[8:00] Michael Cerveris: I'm still thinking.

[8:01] Jeremy Kushnier: I'm not so quick to make up my mind.

[8:03] Michael Cerveris: Well, then, ladies, looks like you two are first. What'll it be?

[8:07] James Monroe Iglehart: We just need a few things for baking. Sugar, butter, flour.

[8:12] Michael Cerveris: I'll go grab them for you. Be back in a jiffy.

[8:15] James Monroe Iglehart: Daisy, can you hear what I'm thinking?

[8:17] James Monroe Iglehart: Yes, as clearly as though you spoke, I like him, too.

[8:20] Michael Cerveris: You two like every boy.

[8:22] James Monroe Iglehart: We're just two girls who can't say no.

[8:25] Michael Cerveris: Here you are, ladies. That'll be, oh, I don't know, 20 cents and some hay pennies.

[8:31] James Monroe Iglehart: I'm deeply concerned about what timeline we're setting the story.

[8:34] Michael Cerveris: Angel's equity wings?

[8:36] James Monroe Iglehart: Who really cares about a timeline? I mean, once you know where you are, there you are.

[8:40] Michael Cerveris: Here's your change.

[8:42] James Monroe Iglehart: Thanks, Georgie. Have a good day.

[8:45] Michael Cerveris: See ya.

[8:46] James Monroe Iglehart: Goodbye, Mary.

[8:47] Michael Cerveris: Goodbye.

[8:50] Jeremy Kushnier: All right, Mary, you've had time to make up your mind. What will it be?

[8:54] Jeremy Kushnier: I think I'll have ice cream, vanilla ice cream.

[8:58] Michael Cerveris: You had all this time to decide, and you just want boring old vanilla ice cream?

[9:03] Jeremy Kushnier: You've got to get out there and try new things, Mary.

[9:06] Michael Cerveris: The world is full of interesting flavors like pistachio and coconut.

[9:10] Jeremy Kushnier: I don't like coconut.

[9:11] Michael Cerveris: Look here. Look at this article in my magazine.

[9:14] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, a new magazine? What is this one?

[9:16] Michael Cerveris: It's my special edition of Backstage. This is the how to succeed in New York without really trying issue.

[9:22] Jeremy Kushnier: Look here. There's a restaurant in New York City that has desserts from all over the world.

[9:27] Michael Cerveris: One day, when I'm an adult, I'm going to be a world-famous actor on the Broadway stage, and I'll eat at all the best restaurants in New York City.

[9:35] Jeremy Kushnier: Just you wait and see.

[9:37] Michael Cerveris: Sounds impressive.

[9:38] Jeremy Kushnier: I will be one day.

[9:39] Michael Cerveris: Now hold on, Mary. I just got to grab your ice cream from the back.

[9:45] Jeremy Kushnier: George Failing, I know you can't hear me, but I'm going to love you until the day I die.

[9:53] Michael Cerveris: George! Does anyone around here pay you to sing for your supper?

[9:57] Jeremy Kushnier: No, sir.

[9:59] Michael Cerveris: Then knock it off. Anyone can whistle, but that doesn't mean that they should.

[10:04] Jeremy Kushnier: E gods, what's gotten into him?

[10:07] Michael Cerveris: I don't know. Say, wait a minute. There's a telegram here on the counter.

[10:12] Jeremy Kushnier: Dear Doc, stop. We must inform you that your son passed away this morning from influenza.

[10:17] Michael Cerveris: Stop. His last words were, don't stop. Stop. Stop. Hold on to that feeling. Stop.

[10:24] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, no, that's terrible. Poor Doc.

[10:26] Michael Cerveris: Mind taking your ice cream to go, Mary?

[10:28] Jeremy Kushnier: I should go check on him in the back.

[10:30] Michael Cerveris: You're such a kind boy, George. Of course I'll take the ice cream to go.

[10:33] Jeremy Kushnier: But I haven't paid you yet.

[10:35] Michael Cerveris: It's on the house. Just this once.

[10:37] Jeremy Kushnier: Thanks, George. Goodbye.

[10:44] Jeremy Kushnier: Doc. Doc. You OK?

[10:46] Michael Cerveris: What's up, Doc?

[10:48] Jeremy Kushnier: Stop your yelling, boy. I'm right here.

[10:50] Michael Cerveris: What is it? Are you OK, sir? Is there anything I can do for you?

[10:54] Michael Cerveris: Oh, yeah. Everything's all right. Yes, everything's fine. There's nothing you can do anyway.

[11:01] Michael Cerveris: This is Medlock called. Colin isn't doing well and needs this box of capsules I've just created.

[11:08] Jeremy Kushnier: Run these to their house immediately. I need to go lie down in the back.

[11:12] Jeremy Kushnier: But wait. Doc. Did you just make these capsules yourself?

[11:16] Michael Cerveris: Yes, of course I did. I just said that. Insolent boy.

[11:20] Jeremy Kushnier: But you didn't use this jar of powder to fill up the capsules. Right, Doc?

[11:24] Michael Cerveris: Yes, I did. Now do as you're told and take the capsules to Mrs. Medlock for her boy.

[11:30] Jeremy Kushnier: My goodness, George. You could drive a person crazy.

[11:33] Michael Cerveris: Do-do-do-do. But sir, this jar of powder is marked poison.

[11:37] Michael Cerveris: Not another word out of you. Go.

[11:41] Jeremy Kushnier: Ah, gee whiz. What a pickle. I can't take these capsules filled with poison to Mrs. Medlock.

[11:47] Jeremy Kushnier: But Doc isn't listening to me. What do I do?

[11:51] Jeremy Kushnier: Oh, I know. I'll go see my dad. He always knows what to do.

[12:06] Jeremy Kushnier: Pop, Pop. I gotta talk to you.

[12:08] Aunt Millie: George, George. Calm yourself. You can't come barging in here during business hours. Your father is a very busy man.

[12:14] Jeremy Kushnier: I know, Aunt Millie. Aunt Millie, I just have to talk to him about something important.

[12:18] Aunt Millie: About these. Gimme, gimme, George. Why, these are pills for Colin Craven. They say you're to deliver these to Mrs. Medlock.

[12:25] Aunt Millie: Whatever does that have to do with your father?

[12:27] Jeremy Kushnier: I just gotta speak to him.

[12:28] Aunt Millie: Well, you just can't, George. He's in his office right now trying to reason with the mean, angry old Mr. Plotter,

[12:34] Aunt Millie: the richest and most powerful man in town.

[12:36] Jeremy Kushnier: Well, I'm going in there.

[12:38] Aunt Millie: No, George. You have to be reasonable.

[12:41] Jeremy Kushnier: I have been more than reasonable, sir. It is you who needs to come to grips with reality.

[12:47] Mr. Plotter: I'm a businessman, and as such, I cannot allow you another extension on your load.

[12:53] Jeremy Kushnier: We just need a little more time. Ever since you started this insane operation, Mr. Failing, you've needed nothing but time.

[12:58] Mr. Plotter: Time and music. Mr. Plotter, Broadway-bound kids is so much more than time or music.

[13:07] Jeremy Kushnier: Exposing children to the arts and giving them a chance to stand on stage and learn confidence, self-respect, and the ability to present themselves.

[13:14] Mr. Plotter: These skills are priceless for the leaders of tomorrow.

[13:17] Mr. Plotter: But they have a price today. You may have your head in the clouds, Mr. Failing, but I have my feet on the ground,

[13:23] Mr. Plotter: and I won't be dragged down by your crazy plans to bring...

[13:27] Jeremy Kushnier: Don't you talk to my father that way.

[13:29] Aunt Millie: Okay, George, that's enough.

[13:31] Jeremy Kushnier: No, don't take that kind of talk from him, Pop. You're the top. You're the Coliseum.

[13:36] Jeremy Kushnier: Mr. Plotter's just a mean old man with nothing but his money to keep him company.

[13:41] Mr. Plotter: Well, I never.

[13:42] Aunt Millie: Don't let him say those things, Pop.

[13:44] Mr. Plotter: Okay, George, okay. Thank you. I'll talk to you tonight, but you've got to go.

[13:49] Aunt Millie: Millie, can you take George outside?

[13:51] Mr. Plotter: Forget about the boy, gentlemen. I'll get him out of here.

[13:54] Jeremy Kushnier: But, Pop!

[13:55] Mr. Plotter: I'm sorry, George. I'll see you tonight at 8. Now run along, George. I have to go make a call to the bank examiner.

[14:02] Aunt Millie: Okay, Aunt Millie. Gee, what am I going to do? I guess I'll just have to go back to Doc's Drugstore.

[14:18] Jeremy Jordan: Yes, Mrs. Medlock. I sent the boy over to your place a while ago. The pills should be there now.

[14:24] Michael Cerveris: Hey, Doc. I need to talk to you.

[14:26] Jeremy Jordan: Hold on, Mrs. Medlock. I'll have to call you back. I'm reviewing the situation.

[14:31] Jeremy Jordan: The pills will be there right away.

[14:33] Michael Cerveris: Something's rotten here, boy, and it seems to be you.

[14:37] Michael Cerveris: Why haven't you delivered those capsules to Mrs. Medlock? That boy Colin is very sick.

[14:43] Jeremy Jordan: Yes, Doc. I know. But it's just that...

[14:45] Michael Cerveris: It's just that you're a riffraff! Street rat!

[14:47] Jeremy Jordan: No, Doc. Listen, it's just...

[14:49] Michael Cerveris: Why, I ought to knock you over the moon! A leap of...

[14:55] Jeremy Jordan: Please, Doc. You put something wrong in these capsules.

[14:58] Michael Cerveris: What?

[14:59] Jeremy Jordan: They're poison, I tell you. They're poison!

[15:01] Michael Cerveris: What?

[15:02] Jeremy Jordan: I know you're upset, Doc. I saw the telegram, and I'm so sorry you lost your son.

[15:06] Jeremy Jordan: You're upset, so you didn't notice the bottle of powder you used to fill the capsules clearly said poison.

[15:12] Jeremy Jordan: See? The bottle's right there. Please don't fire me, sir. I understand you're upset.

[15:18] Michael Cerveris: Let me see that. Oh, George!

[15:21] Jeremy Jordan: Please don't hit me or fire me, but especially don't hit me because that would be wildly inappropriate.

[15:27] Michael Cerveris: No, George. You're right. You're right. Oh, I'm sorry. Oh, my boy, I'm so, so sorry.

[15:35] Jeremy Jordan: Don't worry, Doc. I won't tell anyone. Promise.

[15:38] Jeremy Jordan: I cross my heart and swear to die. Honest. I know you're upset.

[15:42] Michael Cerveris: Oh, George. What a miraculous boy.

[15:47] Jeremy Jordan: A miraculous boy indeed.

[15:49] Michael Cerveris: You got that right, Clarence and Flaherty. George truly saved the day with that one.

[15:53] Michael Cerveris: But what's more miraculous are the things that he's done since he's become a man.

[15:57] Michael Cerveris: We're going to jump ahead in the timeline a bit so that you can see what we mean.

[16:01] Michael Cerveris: So look there, Clarence.

[16:02] James Monroe Iglehart: Where?

[16:03] Michael Cerveris: There. That right there is George Failing, grown up.

[16:10] Michael Cerveris: A real man with a mission like you see on television.

[16:13] Michael Cerveris: He's a real, fine, genuine man.

[16:16] Michael Cerveris: And right now he's getting ready for what he thinks will be the trip of his lifetime.

[16:22] Madison Stratton: George, come down here and bring your brother Harry. It's time for dinner.

[16:25] Jeremy Jordan: I'm right here, Aunt Millie. Come on, Harry. Aunt Millie and Pop are waiting for us for dinner.

[16:29] Madison Stratton: Oh, George, I can't eat before tonight. I'm too excited for the graduation party at the gymnasium.

[16:34] Jeremy Jordan: You're coming with me, right?

[16:36] Madison Stratton: Now, Harry, you have to eat something.

[16:38] Jeremy Jordan: Come on, George.

[16:39] Harry: Oh, I don't know, Harry. I feel silly. You're the one who graduated, not me. I'd just be the older brother tagging along.

[16:45] Harry: George, you just gotta come along. All the boys are excited to see you.

[16:48] Harry: And so are at least one or two of the girls.

[16:51] Harry: You'll have them all asking, how about a dance?

[16:53] Jeremy Jordan: Well, I guess I could go and raise a little hell.

[16:57] Jeremy Jordan: After all, it is my last night in Bedlam Falls.

[16:59] Harry: Exactly. So you owe it to the old gang to come hang out before you head off to the big fancy city to become some big actor.

[17:06] Jeremy Jordan: You got that right, brother. This world will remember me. You mark my words.

[17:11] Jeremy Jordan: Aunt Millie, where's my bow tie? I can't go to the party unless I'm looking my best.

[17:16] Madison Stratton: Come and eat first and I'll help you find it later.

[17:18] Jeremy Jordan: I can't eat, Aunt Millie. Please, I gotta get ready. Everyone will be waiting.

[17:22] Madison Stratton: Oh, goodness, Harry. I'm coming. I'm coming.

[17:25] Michael Cerveris: So, George, you're still set on leaving us for the lights and promise of fame and fortune in New York City?

[17:31] Jeremy Jordan: Yeah, Pop. Too late to turn back now. I gotta get out there in the world and see what I can make of myself.

[17:36] Michael Cerveris: I just always thought you would take over for me with Broadway Bound Kids.

[17:40] Michael Cerveris: You know how important our work is to the community. Sure, I'm not a star.

[17:45] Jeremy Jordan: You are to everyone who knows you.

[17:47] Michael Cerveris: And you could be too, son. Just think of how much good you can do here.

[17:51] Michael Cerveris: How many children's lives would be affected by your hard work and dedication.

[17:55] Jeremy Jordan: Oh, I know, Pop, but I gotta see if I can make something of myself in NYC.

[18:00] Jeremy Jordan: I've always said to myself, I'll be there someday. I can go the distance.

[18:06] Jeremy Jordan: I will find my way if I can be strong. I know every mile would be worth my while.

[18:11] Jeremy Jordan: When I go the distance, I will be right where I belong.

[18:15] Michael Cerveris: Well, I won't stand in your way, son.

[18:18] Michael Cerveris: But I wish I could have the peace of mind that you'd be here to carry on the good work of Broadway Bound Kids and make sure that Mr. Plotter doesn't completely shut it down.

[18:26] Jeremy Jordan: Still having issues with Mr. Plotter? I thought you made him a member of the board.

[18:30] Michael Cerveris: I did. And I thought that it would make him relax and give us a break.

[18:34] Michael Cerveris: I was wrong. He's been harder on us than ever.

[18:37] Jeremy Jordan: Aw, you can't let Mr. Plotter get to you, Pop. He's a monster, Mr. Plotter.

[18:41] Jeremy Jordan: His heart's an empty hole. His brain is full of spiders. He's got garlic in his soul, that Mr. Plotter.

[18:47] Michael Cerveris: Yes, but nothing you need to worry about. You're on your way to becoming a star.

[18:52] Michael Cerveris: But first, you're on your way to the party with me. So hurry up and get dressed. We're leaving in five minutes.

[18:57] Madison Stratton: At least eat a little bit before you go.

[19:00] Jeremy Jordan: Aunt Millie, we've gotta stay light on our feet for the girls.

[19:03] Madison Stratton: Now you boys listen up now, you hear? Absolutely no drinking.

[19:08] Harry: Oh, come on.

[19:09] Madison Stratton: I'm serious now. I won't hear of it.

[19:11] Harry: No, you won't. We'll make sure to keep it a secret.

[19:13] Michael Cerveris: Harry.

[19:14] Michael Cerveris: We can talk more about this later, Pop.

[19:16] Michael Cerveris: There's nothing more to talk about, George. I'm proud of you for pursuing your dreams.

[19:20] Michael Cerveris: How could I ever fault you for that?

[19:22] Madison Stratton: Time to go, George.

[19:23] Jeremy Jordan: Well, hold your horses, Harry. I'm gonna get dressed. I'm sure I haven't packed all my Sunday clothes just yet.

[19:28] Michael Cerveris: Oh, this is exciting. They're going to a party.

[19:32] James Monroe Iglehart: That's right. George and his brother Harry. Off to a party with him.

[19:36] James Monroe Iglehart: Look, they're off to a party.

[19:39] James Monroe Iglehart: A party in the local high school gymnasium. A dance to celebrate the graduation of Harry's high school class.

[19:44] James Monroe Iglehart: But George never would remember this night as a night celebrating Harry.

[19:48] James Monroe Iglehart: He wouldn't even remember it as the night he celebrated finally leaving Bedlam Falls.

[19:52] James Monroe Iglehart: Because the truth is, this night brought something else entirely.

[19:57] Michael Cerveris: What? What is it?

[19:58] James Monroe Iglehart: Love. Love is a thing that has licked him, and it looks like George is about to become just another victim.

[20:04] Michael Cerveris: Watch.

[20:08] James Monroe Iglehart: Aren't you glad you came along?

[20:10] Harry: Definitely, Harry, but I'm feeling a little bit out of place. I think I might have...

[20:14] James Monroe Iglehart: Is that George Failing?

[20:15] Harry: Oh, well, it's got to be, but is it?

[20:19] James Monroe Iglehart: You! George Failing!

[20:21] Harry: You lucky dog. That's Daisy and Violet.

[20:24] James Monroe Iglehart: They're the queen of beasts. They can smell your fear.

[20:27] James Monroe Iglehart: In this biosphere, they are the apex predators.

[20:29] Harry: Cut it out, Harry.

[20:34] James Monroe Iglehart: George Failing, as I do live and breathe.

[20:36] James Monroe Iglehart: Here you are. It's so good to see you.

[20:40] Harry: Hey! Well, how are things in what's-the-name-of-the-gated-community-you-guys-live-in?

[20:45] James Monroe Iglehart: Glaucomora?

[20:46] Harry: Yeah, how are things... there?

[20:49] James Monroe Iglehart: Who cares? All that's at home is our room.

[20:53] James Monroe Iglehart: And what good is sitting alone in your room?

[20:55] James Monroe Iglehart: Come, hear the music play. Dance with us, George.

[20:59] Harry: Ah, shucks. You don't want to dance with me.

[21:01] James Monroe Iglehart: I'll gladly step in.

[21:02] Harry: I'm sorry. Who are you?

[21:04] James Monroe Iglehart: No one. Sorry.

[21:05] James Monroe Iglehart: Dance with us, Georgie.

[21:06] Jeremy Jordan: I don't know. I have two left feet.

[21:08] James Monroe Iglehart: So do we! Come on, Georgie. Sooner or later, you're gonna decide.

[21:14] James Monroe Iglehart: Sooner or later, there's nowhere to hide.

[21:16] James Monroe Iglehart: Baby, it's time. So why waste it and chatter?

[21:19] James Monroe Iglehart: Baby, you're ours on a platter.

[21:21] James Monroe Iglehart: We always get ours.

[21:22] Harry: George Failing? Wow, I haven't seen you in forever.

[21:26] Harry: Thought you were heading off to NYC to be the star to be.

[21:30] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, look who it is, Tommy G-less.

[21:33] Harry: Great honk. George Failing, wow.

[21:36] Harry: Look, George, since you're here, can you do me a favor?

[21:40] Harry: Please dance with my kid sister, Mary. You remember Mary, right?

[21:44] Jeremy Jordan: Oh, I don't know.

[21:45] Harry: Oh, come on, George. Dance with the poor girl.

[21:48] Harry: She's only been in love with you since we were kids.

[21:50] Jeremy Jordan: Well, I guess I can do one dance. Sorry, ladies.

[21:53] Harry: So, what happens now?

[21:56] James Monroe Iglehart: Don't ask anymore.

[21:57] James Monroe Iglehart: Daisy! Violet! I would never leave you!

[22:00] Harry: Thanks, George. You're a swell guy. I'll get her.

[22:03] Harry: Mary! Hey, Mary! Come on over and see who's here to take the next slot on your dance card.

[22:09] Jeremy Jordan: One dance, Harry, then I gotta go.

[22:11] Harry: Well, you better make this dance count, then.

[22:13] Harry: Because this next dance is the dance competition.

[22:17] Harry: Everyone has their money on Cha-Cha DiGregorio and her partner.

[22:21] Harry: Those two can really hand jive.

[22:23] Jeremy Jordan: I'm not trying to win any dance competition.

[22:25] James Monroe Iglehart: Why, hello, George Failing.

[22:27] Madison Stratton: Mary, is that you?

[22:29] Madison Stratton: Why, of course it is. Whatever do you mean?

[22:32] Madison Stratton: Don't you recognize me?

[22:33] Jeremy Jordan: Yeah, it's just, uh, you grow up.

[22:36] Madison Stratton: Me? I'll never grow up. Never grow up. Never grow up. Not me.

[22:40] Madison Stratton: Um, not I.

[22:41] Madison Stratton: Not me.

[22:42] Harry: All right, Georgie, the dance competition is starting.

[22:45] Harry: May the best couple win.

[22:47] Madison Stratton: Shall we dance?

[22:48] Jeremy Jordan: I sort of have two left feet.

[22:49] Madison Stratton: Oh, come on. Even guys with two left feet come out all right if the girl is sweet.

[22:54] Madison Stratton: And I promise to be as sweet as apple pie.

[22:57] Jeremy Jordan: You know what? Let's dance.

[22:58] Madison Stratton: What?

[22:59] Jeremy Jordan: Let's dance!

[23:01] Harry: Harry, look at George and Mary go! They're lasting longer than I thought!

[23:06] Harry: Yeah, you're right. Maybe we should do something about that.

[23:09] James Monroe Iglehart: What do you mean?

[23:10] Harry: Well, you do know that the school just put a swimming pool in underneath the gym floor.

[23:15] James Monroe Iglehart: Yeah, dummy. Everyone knows that.

[23:17] Harry: Well, did you know that if you push that button right over there, the gym floor will begin to open up and expose the swimming pool?

[23:24] James Monroe Iglehart: Great hawk. You don't say.

[23:26] Harry: I do say.

[23:27] Harry: And did you know that right now, George and Mary are doing the Charleston right over the spot where the floor would open up?

[23:33] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, I didn't know that, but now that I do, you know what I'm gonna do, Harry?

[23:38] Harry: What's that, Tommy?

[23:39] Harry: I'm gonna push the button.

[23:43] Jeremy Jordan: Hey, Mary, we must be pretty good because everyone else has stopped dancing and is just staring at us as if they're bewitched or bothered or bewildered even.

[23:52] Madison Stratton: Well, don't stop dancing, George.

[23:54] Madison Stratton: Oh, my goodness. They're right on the edge.

[23:56] Madison Stratton: Did you hear that, Mary? We are right on the edge of victory.

[23:59] Madison Stratton: Be careful, George. The floor. You're about to fall.

[24:02] Jeremy Jordan: No, Tommy. We're gonna win.

[24:04] Jeremy Jordan: Come on, Mary. We gotta go for the big finish.

[24:07] Jeremy Jordan: Lift me, George. And for the finale, a dramatic dip.

[24:11] Jeremy Jordan: Here we go.

[24:13] Jeremy Jordan: Whoa.

[24:15] Jeremy Jordan: Hey, Mary. Mary, are you all right?

[24:21] Madison Stratton: It's just a little water. No one's gonna melt from a little water.

[24:25] Jeremy Jordan: So what do we do now?

[24:26] Madison Stratton: Just keep dancing.

[24:27] Madison Stratton: Which is actually more like swimming.

[24:29] James Monroe Iglehart: Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.

[24:33] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, what fun. I remember my youth.

[24:37] James Monroe Iglehart: We had some of the best parties.

[24:39] James Monroe Iglehart: Imagine a party with dresses and cake and singing and dancing and cake.

[24:43] James Monroe Iglehart: And then there's a magic act.

[24:44] Michael Cerveris: Take your word for it, Clarence and Flaherty.

[24:47] James Monroe Iglehart: But wait, George's evening didn't end in the pool.

[24:50] Michael Cerveris: Oh, no?

[24:53] James Monroe Iglehart: Won't you tell him please to put on some speed?

[24:59] James Monroe Iglehart: Follow my lead.

[25:02] Madison Stratton: Oh, how I need someone to watch over me.

[25:16] Jeremy Jordan: What kind of spell are you putting on me, Mary?

[25:19] Madison Stratton: What do you mean?

[25:20] Jeremy Jordan: Wow, my head started reeling.

[25:21] Jeremy Jordan: You gave me the feeling the room has no ceiling or floor.

[25:24] Madison Stratton: George, we're outside. You're walking me home.

[25:27] Jeremy Jordan: You may be walking, but I am flying over a mountain in Meadow and Glen.

[25:31] Jeremy Jordan: And I like it so well that for all I can tell, I may never come down again.

[25:35] Madison Stratton: You can say that again.

[25:36] Madison Stratton: I may never come down to Earth again.

[25:39] Jeremy Jordan: Sorry your dress got soaked tonight.

[25:41] Madison Stratton: And I'm sorry about your suit.

[25:43] Jeremy Jordan: Are you really sorry?

[25:44] Madison Stratton: No, I wouldn't change a thing about tonight.

[25:47] Jeremy Jordan: Good, and I wouldn't either.

[25:49] Jeremy Jordan: And who would have thought you'd look so beautiful in a bathrobe I stole from the theater department's costume box?

[25:54] Madison Stratton: Beautiful? I feel more like a drowsy chaperone.

[25:57] Jeremy Jordan: You are a very pretty woman.

[26:00] Madison Stratton: Oh, look, Mary, the old house on Maple Avenue, the fun home.

[26:03] Jeremy Jordan: Come on, let's throw a rock at it.

[26:04] Madison Stratton: Oh, don't, please.

[26:06] Madison Stratton: I love that old house.

[26:08] Madison Stratton: One day I want to buy it and revive it and live there.

[26:11] Jeremy Jordan: There? No way.

[26:12] Jeremy Jordan: Now, listen, it's simple.

[26:14] Jeremy Jordan: You make a wish and then throw a rock.

[26:16] Jeremy Jordan: If you break the glass with your rock, your dream will come true.

[26:19] Jeremy Jordan: If you don't, well, a dream to dream and time's gone by.

[26:22] Madison Stratton: Well, all right, then.

[26:24] Madison Stratton: As long as there's wishing involved and I don't have to go first, I'll go after you.

[26:28] Jeremy Jordan: All right, gonna find a good rock around here.

[26:31] Jeremy Jordan: That's the key to success when...

[26:33] Jeremy Jordan: Oh, there!

[26:35] Jeremy Jordan: That big-ass rock.

[26:40] Jeremy Jordan: Here we go.

[26:42] Jeremy Jordan: Here goes.

[26:44] Jeremy Jordan: Everyone knows my dream.

[26:49] Jeremy Jordan: And I know it seems just a little naive.

[26:56] Jeremy Jordan: But I believe one day I'll leave this town.

[27:03] Jeremy Jordan: Finally see the world.

[27:06] Jeremy Jordan: Nothing tying me down.

[27:11] Jeremy Jordan: I dream to flee.

[27:13] Jeremy Jordan: I dream to run.

[27:15] Jeremy Jordan: I dream to see the world by the time that I'm done.

[27:19] Jeremy Jordan: Who knows? Could this go the way I planned?

[27:25] Jeremy Jordan: It's up to this rock in my hand.

[27:34] Jeremy Jordan: Here's another rock.

[27:36] Jeremy Jordan: Try again with another dream.

[27:39] Jeremy Jordan: The dream that's next I didn't expect to be.

[27:46] Jeremy Jordan: A fantasy I would ever possess.

[27:53] Jeremy Jordan: This one I guess, well, yes, it's because of you.

[28:00] Jeremy Jordan: That I'm staring up like I could lasso the moon.

[28:08] Jeremy Jordan: Like a balloon, I'd pull the string.

[28:12] Jeremy Jordan: Drag down the moon, then propose like it's a ring.

[28:16] Jeremy Jordan: And I know you'd see that and you'd understand.

[28:22] Jeremy Jordan: This dream that's a rock in my hand.

[28:28] Madison Stratton: Yeah, George, it's okay.

[28:32] Jeremy Jordan: Stop!

[28:34] ♪ Musical number: "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" — performed by Jeremy Jordan, James Monroe Iglehart, and Michael Cerveris ♪

[30:13] Jeremy Jordan: Now, Mary, I should say that I...

[30:16] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, shut up and kiss me, Kate.

[30:18] Jeremy Jordan: Why did you call me Kate?

[30:20] James Monroe Iglehart: I don't know. I think for some terribly forced musical theater reference, I'll make you forget it with my kiss of a spider woman.

[30:27] Jeremy Jordan: Mary, Mary, are you okay? They're getting worse.

[30:29] James Monroe Iglehart: No, I'm fine. It's just this kiss, this kiss, it's criminal.

[30:34] Jeremy Jordan: Okay, that is where I draw the line. That is a Faith Hill reference.

[30:37] James Monroe Iglehart: Sometimes all you need is a leap of faith.

[30:39] Jeremy Jordan: Mary...

[30:40] James Monroe Iglehart: Seriously, just kiss me. I can't stop.

[30:42] Jeremy Jordan: This is magical. I don't understand how this man needs help.

[30:46] James Monroe Iglehart: Starkeeper, it looks like George Failing has got it made.

[30:49] Michael Cerveris: The night isn't over for George, Clarence. Watch closely.

[30:53] Michael Cerveris: George Failing's life, his whole world is about to change.

[31:04] James Monroe Iglehart: George, George, you got to come quick.

[31:07] Jeremy Jordan: Aunt Millie, what are you doing here?

[31:09] James Monroe Iglehart: George, get in the car. We got to go.

[31:11] Jeremy Jordan: Harry, Aunt Millie, somebody better explain why you are both here barging in on my lovely night with Mary like this.

[31:17] James Monroe Iglehart: George, it's your father. He's been rushed to the hospital. You need to come with us right away.

[31:22] Jeremy Jordan: Oh, no, I see. Mary, I got to...

[31:27] James Monroe Iglehart: Go, George, of course. I understand.

[31:29] Jeremy Jordan: Okay, Aunt Millie, I'm coming. Harry, slide over.

[31:35] James Monroe Iglehart: Ahsoka?

[31:36] Michael Cerveris: Yes, Clarence and Flaherty.

[31:37] James Monroe Iglehart: What happened to George's father that night he was rushed to the hospital and George had to leave Mary?

[31:41] Michael Cerveris: Oh, Clarence, George's father died.

[31:44] James Monroe Iglehart: It was just his time.

[31:46] Michael Cerveris: This is right, Clarence. I keep very detailed records. It was, in fact, his time.

[31:52] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, no. Did George ever go to New York City like he dreamed?

[31:56] Michael Cerveris: He canceled his trip to stay home and help settle his father's affairs.

[31:59] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, what a good man.

[32:01] Michael Cerveris: Well, he was his daddy's son.

[32:04] Michael Cerveris: In fact, that's where we'll start watching George's memories again.

[32:08] Michael Cerveris: This is the moment that George sat down with the board of directors of Broadway Bound Kids to discuss the future of the organization moving forward after his father's passing.

[32:19] Michael Cerveris: Gentlemen, gentlemen, to start off this meeting, may I again share with George and Aunt Millie all of our condolences for the loss of his father, her brother.

[32:28] Michael Cerveris: He was a great man and a true visionary.

[32:31] Michael Cerveris: And who can say if we've been changed for the better?

[32:35] Michael Cerveris: But because we knew him, we have been changed for good.

[32:40] All: Here, here.

[32:41] Jeremy Jordan: Thank you, all of you. I know that my father would be honored to know that he has such great men and women continuing his legacy.

[32:47] Michael Cerveris: His legacy, ha.

[32:50] Michael Cerveris: Mr. Plotter, please.

[32:51] Michael Cerveris: George's father was a decent man. He was an honest man.

[32:56] Michael Cerveris: What he did for love was admirable, don't get me wrong.

[33:00] Michael Cerveris: But the man was a daft and dewy-eyed dope who was always building up impossible hope.

[33:07] Michael Cerveris: Impossible.

[33:08] Jeremy Jordan: Now, Mr. Plotter, I'm going to need you to stop there.

[33:10] Michael Cerveris: You know nothing about my father.

[33:12] Jeremy Jordan: I knew your father, and I know you, George Phelan.

[33:16] Michael Cerveris: And even if I don't, I know one thing better than every person at this table, and that's business.

[33:23] Michael Cerveris: And so I know a thing or two about the real world.

[33:26] Michael Cerveris: And kids don't need the arts.

[33:29] Michael Cerveris: They don't need theater.

[33:31] Michael Cerveris: They just need sports and math and passable reading skills, which is why I want to move to close down Broadway-bound kids for forever.

[33:44] Jeremy Jordan: Mr. Plotter, cut the cord.

[33:48] Jeremy Jordan: On this, a dream my brother adored?

[33:51] Jeremy Jordan: Mr. Plotter, you're nothing but, nothing but an alley cat, dirty rat, double crosser.

[33:58] Michael Cerveris: I'd love to just...

[34:00] Jeremy Jordan: Love? I've got it good.

[34:02] Michael Cerveris: What do I need with love?

[34:04] Jeremy Jordan: I am putting forward the motion to close down Broadway-bound kids.

[34:08] Michael Cerveris: Mr. Plotter, you can't be serious.

[34:10] Michael Cerveris: I'm serious.

[34:12] Michael Cerveris: I'm less of a Marilyn, more of a Jackie serious.

[34:15] Michael Cerveris: I am the highest-ranking member on this board, and in order to challenge my authority, all of you will have to unanimously vote against me.

[34:24] Michael Cerveris: I don't think all of you would be stupid enough to challenge me.

[34:29] Jeremy Jordan: Shall we put it to a vote?

[34:31] Jeremy Jordan: Now, wait just a minute, Mr. Plotter.

[34:33] Jeremy Jordan: How dare you speak this way about my father and his, what did you call it, impossible dream?

[34:38] Michael Cerveris: Well, a dream is a wish your heart makes, Mr. Plotter, and my father knew that you've got a half-heart when men like you are saying that we'll never win, that Broadway-bound kids shouldn't do so much to enrich all these children's lives with the pillars of community, self-expression, confidence, and creativity.

[34:53] Jeremy Jordan: Now you listen here, boy.

[34:55] Jeremy Jordan: Now, no, Mr. Plotter, shut up and listen as I tell you how to move on from this absurd motion and never speak of my father or his dream like that again.

[35:04] Jeremy Jordan: You know nothing about him and care even less how could you understand our dream to ensure the leaders of tomorrow find compassion and love through exposure to theater.

[35:13] Jeremy Jordan: You come here like the king in New York, and you plunder our wisdom, our knowledge, our wealth, and bleeding us dry.

[35:20] Jeremy Jordan: You long for our spirit, but that you will never possess, Mr. Plotter, not while I'm around.

[35:26] Jeremy Jordan: And if you think any of these fine upstanding citizens would turn their back on my father's dream for you, Mr. Plotter, you're sadly mistaken.

[35:33] Jeremy Jordan: You won't ever get any of my father's dream, not from me, not from anyone who knew him, not a morsel, not a crumb, not a clue.

[35:41] Jeremy Jordan: I have nothing more to say to you.

[35:44] Michael Cerveris: Well, gentlemen, shall we vote on Mr. Plotter's proposal?

[35:49] James Monroe Iglehart: Somebody open up a window.

[35:53] James Monroe Iglehart: Way to go, George!

[35:55] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, gods, oh, gods!

[35:57] James Monroe Iglehart: I have to say, I really like him.

[35:59] Jeremy Jordan: But what happens next?

[36:00] James Monroe Iglehart: Try not to get worried.

[36:02] James Monroe Iglehart: Try not to turn on to problems that upset you.

[36:04] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, don't you know everything's all right?

[36:07] Jeremy Jordan: This is so suspenseful.

[36:08] Jeremy Jordan: I mean, I'm on the edge of glory, and I'm hanging on.

[36:11] Jeremy Jordan: I mean, I'm on the edge of glory, and I'm hanging on the moment of truth out on the edge!

[36:16] Michael Cerveris: Okay, hold on a second.

[36:18] Michael Cerveris: As star keeper, I'm the musical canon keeper, and I must point out that you were just quoting a pop song by Lady Gaga.

[36:26] James Monroe Iglehart: Ah, but she was in a musical movie, the remake of A Star is Born.

[36:31] Michael Cerveris: Right, but that song wasn't in the movie.

[36:33] Michael Cerveris: If you'd quoted a song from the new A Star is Born movie, it would have been a stretch.

[36:38] James Monroe Iglehart: Like, you could have asked, but that was just straight up edge of glory.

[36:43] Michael Cerveris: Oh, wait, no, sorry.

[36:45] Michael Cerveris: I spoke out of turn.

[36:46] Michael Cerveris: Edge of Glory does become a Broadway song in the Lady Gaga show in 2047 that stars 11 different women as the Lady Gaga throughout her illustrious career.

[36:56] James Monroe Iglehart: So, well, let that reference slide.

[37:00] James Monroe Iglehart: So what happens next?

[37:01] Michael Cerveris: Let's just watch what happens.

[37:03] Michael Cerveris: To set the scene, George is riding on the shaky wheels of a dream that's rolling off the track, overcome with emotion, George has exited the board meeting and ended up on the street outside.

[37:14] Michael Cerveris: George looks around.

[37:15] Michael Cerveris: He sees the park.

[37:17] Michael Cerveris: It is depressing.

[37:19] Michael Cerveris: George looks ahead.

[37:21] Michael Cerveris: George sees the dark.

[37:23] Michael Cerveris: George feels afraid.

[37:25] Michael Cerveris: Where are the people out strolling on Sunday?

[37:27] Michael Cerveris: George watches from across the street as the board members leave the building a few minutes later.

[37:31] Michael Cerveris: Getting in their chitty-chitty cars and driving out to the streets where they live, the last person to leave was Mr. Plotter.

[37:38] Michael Cerveris: A few moments later, Aunt Millie came running outside.

[37:43] James Monroe Iglehart: Hello, George.

[37:44] James Monroe Iglehart: Where did you go, George?

[37:46] James Monroe Iglehart: I know you're near, George.

[37:48] Jeremy Jordan: I'm right here, Aunt Millie. What is it? What's happened? Burned the bridge? Bet the store?

[37:54] James Monroe Iglehart: Well said in there to Plotter, Georgie.

[37:56] Jeremy Jordan: I can't, not for the life of me, believe that just happened, but I am so proud of you that it did.

[38:03] James Monroe Iglehart: I've always wanted to see his face turn that specific shade of pretty woman dress red.

[38:08] James Monroe Iglehart: Come here, George. I just have to pinch those cheeks. Gimme, gimme.

[38:12] Jeremy Jordan: Aunt Millie, what happened with the vote?

[38:15] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, the minute you left the room, it turned a corner.

[38:18] James Monroe Iglehart: They were all stopped on a dime, like they remembered something long forgotten that they didn't belong to Plotter.

[38:23] James Monroe Iglehart: So the board has officially voted to turn down Mr. Plotter's motion to shut down Broadway-bound kids.

[38:29] Jeremy Jordan: That's incredible. I owe you a bottle of cold champagne.

[38:33] James Monroe Iglehart: No.

[38:34] Jeremy Jordan: Yeah, cold champagne.

[38:36] James Monroe Iglehart: Damn, the bottle's all sweaty and everything. You went and got this?

[38:39] James Monroe Iglehart: Pop the champagne.

[38:40] Jeremy Jordan: Okay, okay, so Broadway-bound kids stays open? That's great.

[38:44] James Monroe Iglehart: Yeah, as long as you agree to take over and run Freedom Run, the whole organization.

[38:49] Jeremy Jordan: I'm sorry, I don't think I heard you right. Remember about my deaf ear? Remember?

[38:55] Jeremy Jordan: I said Broadway-bound kids only stays open if you agree to run the organization.

[39:02] James Monroe Iglehart: The board fully fell in love with your speech and, well, it has to be you or they vote to close it down.

[39:08] Jeremy Jordan: But Aunt Millie, I only postponed my move to New York City for a few weeks due to my dad's passing and needing to settle his affairs. I'm still leaving. I'm going to pursue my dream in NYC.

[39:18] James Monroe Iglehart: I know, Georgie. And I told them that, but you know how it is. No matter what you say, boardrooms won't listen.

[39:26] Jeremy Jordan: What are they trying to do to me? Close every door to me? Hide all the world from me? I wish...

[39:31] James Monroe Iglehart: Careful the wish you make. Wishes are children.

[39:34] James Monroe Iglehart: And after all, you don't have to stay. You can still go.

[39:38] Jeremy Jordan: But then Broadway-bound kids...

[39:40] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, think of something.

[39:42] James Monroe Iglehart: Hey, you've done enough. Gotta have some positivity. At least your outbursts bought me a day or two to think of something. Let's at least drink to that.

[39:52] James Monroe Iglehart: Tonight we're drinking straight from the bottle. Cheers! Zooto-wop-bum.

[39:56] Jeremy Jordan: Okay, so when are you going to start trying to convince me to stay?

[39:59] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, I would never do that to you.

[40:02] Jeremy Jordan: But...

[40:03] James Monroe Iglehart: Here we go. I will say that Mary has been just the greatest to our family these past few weeks. She made that lasagna that we loved, and those pies, and this morning it was the strangest thing, really. She showed up and had a basket of baked goods and a frozen casserole.

[40:21] Jeremy Jordan: And a rock.

[40:22] James Monroe Iglehart: A what?

[40:23] Jeremy Jordan: I mean a big-ass rock. I asked her why, and she said you might need it.

[40:28] Jeremy Jordan: Say, Aunt Millie, isn't Mary going steady with Harvey Johnson? I mean, doesn't everyone expect her to...

[40:33] James Monroe Iglehart: Listen, George, if he liked it, then he should have put a ring on it.

[40:37] Jeremy Jordan: Beyoncé?

[40:38] James Monroe Iglehart: Beyoncé's show on Broadway 2063. Thirteen women, three men, and six non-binary individuals portray the Queen Bee throughout her life and career.

[40:48] Jeremy Jordan: Yeah, I'd see that. Maybe I'll swing by Mary's house just to see if she's home.

[40:53] Jeremy Jordan: It's strange, this Mary. She leaves the room, yet remains. She lingers on. Something stirs me to think of her. I think of her.

[41:04] James Monroe Iglehart: Goin' courtin', goin' courtin'.

[41:06] Jeremy Jordan: Aunt Millie, please.

[41:09] James Monroe Iglehart: Goin' courtin', goin' courtin'. Here's a little feminine advice. Roll your eyes and give a little sigh. Grunt and groan like you're about to die. That is what's known as a moatin' goin' courtin'.

[41:21] Jeremy Jordan: Okay, that was a lot. I gotta go.

[41:23] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, you're stuck with me. You'll never get away from me. You could climb the tallest tree. I'd be there somehow.

[41:28] Jeremy Jordan: Here's your hat.

[41:29] James Monroe Iglehart: That won't stop me now. Come on, give me a hug. Go and find your love. Go and swim the sea. You know where I'll be. Always there with me.

[41:38] Michael Cerveris: George failing.

[41:39] Jeremy Jordan: I'll see you at home, Aunt Millie.

[41:41] Michael Cerveris: So off George went with only fate as his guide. He decided if anything was meant to keep him away from going to Mary's, it would happen.

[41:50] Michael Cerveris: And what would you know? But on his walk to Mary's house, George ran into someone. Well, two someones. And he thought it might be written in the stars.

[42:02] James Monroe Iglehart: George failing.

[42:03] Jeremy Jordan: Is that?

[42:04] James Monroe Iglehart: I think it is.

[42:05] Jeremy Jordan: George failing.

[42:06] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, hello, Daisy.

[42:08] James Monroe Iglehart: Howdy, Violet. That is a mighty nice dress you're both wearing.

[42:13] Violet: Oh, this old thing? Talk about rags.

[42:16] Daisy: Absolutely rag time. But thank you for the compliment.

[42:19] James Monroe Iglehart: Still heading off to New York City? Going to be a star?

[42:22] Jeremy Jordan: I don't know. Things are getting complicated.

[42:24] Daisy: Oh, trust us. We understand complicated.

[42:27] Violet: We both want to be stars and run away to the bright lights of New York City.

[42:31] Daisy: Well, she wants stability. She would like fame.

[42:34] Violet: I want serenity. Frenzy to claim.

[42:37] Jeremy Jordan: Wow, you can't agree on a single response.

[42:39] Daisy: We want what everyone wants.

[42:41] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, you know what? Let's do it.

[42:44] Daisy: What?

[42:45] James Monroe Iglehart: Run away with me. We'll be on the road like Jack Kerouac. Don't look back.

[42:52] ♪ Musical number: "Stars and the Moon" — performed by Jeremy Jordan ♪

[44:22] Narrator: Wow. And just like that, George gave up his dream to go to New York, New York. His chance to wake up in the city that doesn't sleep. To find he's king of the hill, top of the heap.

[44:37] Rod: Okay, okay. Don't do a kick line over it.

[44:41] Nicky: Hey, what's the big idea? I'm not walking down the road.

[44:44] Rod: No, but you're walking when I have this perfectly good cab here ready to take you anywhere you want to go.

[44:49] Nicky: Oh, Rod. I didn't see it was you. How's my best friend doing?

[44:54] Rod: Almost as good as your other best friend.

[44:57] Nicky: Nikki, you're in there too? I shouldn't say I'm surprised. Rod and Nikki are always together, aren't they?

[45:03] Rod: I just gave me a ride into the station.

[45:05] Nicky: The police station. Since from my uniform, you can clearly tell I'm a police officer.

[45:10] Rod: Yes, I did gather that from the visual cues. But I'm glad that we're making it an audible confirmation that you are clearly a police officer.

[45:18] Nicky: Rod, the cab driver and Nikki, the police officer. My two best friends.

[45:23] Rod: Wait a minute. Wait a minute. These two guys are his best friends. Where have they been for the whole story so far?

[45:29] Nicky: They were visiting Rod and Nikki. She's a Newfoundlander, I believe.

[45:33] Rod: I don't know. I just don't completely abide that. These two guys are best friends with George.

[45:38] Nicky: Just wait.

[45:39] Rod: For what? A miracle?

[45:40] Nicky: Yes. Also known as the magic of musical theater.

[45:43] Rod: Come on, George. I'll take you anywhere you want to go. Free of charge.

[45:47] Nicky: Yeah. And I'll give you a police escort, courtesy of the taxpaying folks of Bedlam Falls.

[45:52] Rod: Wow, guys. You make me want to go to bed.

[45:55] Nicky: And I'll give you a police escort, courtesy of the taxpaying folks of Bedlam Falls.

[45:59] Rod: Wow, guys. You make me want to shout out, I've got a friend.

[46:02] Nicky: Like Carole King. Or was it Carly Simon used to sing? I always get those two confused. But anyway.

[46:07] Rod: We don't just have friends in us, Georgie.

[46:09] Nicky: That's right. We're not just friends. We're best friends.

[46:13] Rod: That's right, Nikki. And let's prove it.

[46:15] Nicky: When I hold a note, you sing it just as long. That's how we show we're buddies in a song.

[46:26] Rod: When you're in a pinch, don't flinch. I'll be there soon. That's how we show we're buddies in a tune.

[46:37] Nicky: When you sing with me, we know the key. We even harmonize.

[46:43] Rod: We're surprisingly emotionally expressive for a group of guys.

[46:48] Nicky: When you're in a bind, you'll find where you belong. When your buddy's there beside you with a song.

[47:01] Rod: We could say you're great, but that lacks the weight of what we really feel.

[47:09] Nicky: We could say you're swell, but then you can't tell if we are being real.

[47:18] Rod: So we thought a lot about how to confess. Until the end, we'll be your friends. Now how do we express that?

[47:32] Nicky: When you change the key with me, it can't be wrong. When we say that we are buddies in a song.

[47:43] Rod: Rather belt it out than shout you're close to me. It's true now cause it has a melody.

[47:54] Nicky: We're a tight-knit crew. Though we're few, we're always thick as thieves.

[48:00] Rod: We're emphatically, compatibly expressive so the world believes.

[48:05] Nicky: When we close it out, no doubt, they'll ring the gong. That's how we show we're buddies. Let the world all know we're buddies.

[48:17] Rod: That's how we show we're buddies in a song.

[48:28] Mary: Mary, who is that boy standing outside pacing in front of our house?

[48:31] Mother: I don't know, Mother Darling. I'm not currently spying on people out the window like you are.

[48:37] Mary: I'm feeding the cats.

[48:40] Mother: Is it Jerry? I told him he could come over for some corn.

[48:44] Mary: Well, let me look. No, it's not Jerry.

[48:47] Mother: Why, it's George Failing, Mother.

[48:50] Mary: What does he want? To marry you?

[48:52] Mother: Could be. Who knows? I'm going to try tap-tap-tapping on the glass and waving through the window.

[48:57] Mary: No, I don't think he can see. He isn't waving back at me.

[49:01] Mother: I think he saw you.

[49:03] Mary: No, Mom. Just look out there. Is anybody waving back at me? Huh? Is anybody waving? Waving? Waving?

[49:10] Mother: Whoa! Mary, he's not waving because he's here at the front door.

[49:15] George: Hello, Mary. Good evening, Mrs. Jelous.

[49:17] Mother: Well, anyway, I'm leaving. I'll be upstairs if you need anything, Mary.

[49:21] Mary: Thank you, Mother Darling.

[49:23] George: Good to see your mother is doing well.

[49:24] Mary: Yeah, she's great. We're two peas in a pod. We've been spending the day getting the house ready for another winter in a summer town.

[49:32] George: What have you been up to?

[49:34] Mary: Oh, you know, just watching the trajectory of my life change in a flash.

[49:37] George: What? You know what they say? Moments in the woods.

[49:40] Mary: Who says that? Oh, you know, people.

[49:43] George: People who need people.

[49:45] Mary: George, I don't really understand what you're talking about.

[49:48] George: Look, what I'm trying to say is...

[49:50] Mother: Mary, answer the telephone.

[49:52] Mary: I'm with George failing, Mother Darling.

[49:54] Mother: But, Mary, it's Harvey Johnson calling long distance.

[49:59] Mary: I've got to take this.

[50:01] George: Should I wait?

[50:03] Mother: No law against waiting. People do it all the time.

[50:06] Mary: Hello.

[50:08] Harvey: Zoot do wop. I'm Harvey to you too. It's good to hear your voice.

[50:13] Mary: Yeah, you too.

[50:15] Harvey: Right now?

[50:16] Mary: Well, right now I'm actually entertaining a guest.

[50:20] Harvey: You know him.

[50:22] Mary: Yes, it's George failing.

[50:24] George: Why'd you have to tell him I'm here?

[50:26] Harvey: What, Harvey?

[50:28] Mary: You sure?

[50:30] Harvey: Okay.

[50:32] Mary: George, he wants to talk to you too.

[50:34] George: He wants to talk to me?

[50:36] Mary: Come here. We'll share the phone receiver.

[50:38] George: Well, all right.

[50:40] Mary: Uh, Mary? Hello, Mary.

[50:42] Harvey: This is Harvey Johnson. Can I speak to George?

[50:46] Mary: Sure, Harvey.

[50:48] Harvey: Well, zoot do wop bum, if it isn't George failing. You trying to steal my high school sweetheart?

[50:53] George: Well, I was just here to ask Mary.

[50:55] Harvey: Oh, I'm only teasing you, George. I have something way more important to talk about. So listen.

[51:02] George: Okay?

[51:04] Harvey: I need your theater expertise, and I need it now. I'm out here in New York making loads of money as an investment real estate vice president broker agent consultant, and this new project comes across my desk with a chance to invest.

[51:16] George: For what I make in a week, they'll sign a contract making me 25% owner of the show, and I just don't know.

[51:25] George: Well, gee, Harvey, what's it about?

[51:27] Harvey: A man who sees an invisible giant rabbit?

[51:29] George: No, no.

[51:31] Harvey: No. This one, it's a hip-hop musical about an American historical figure that wasn't even ever president. George Hamilton is what they're calling it, I think.

[51:42] George: So that's who's starring it.

[51:44] Harvey: I don't know. I'm skeptical.

[51:48] George: Well, you know, I bet that show would be both inspiring and iconic. I would think you should put as much money as you can into that show.

[51:53] Harvey: You sure?

[51:55] George: I'm positive. I wish I could get in on the ground floor of that one.

[51:59] Harvey: Well, you can. As soon as you go to New York, call me. I'll set up some meetings. I'll get you in the same cut that I'm getting. Hell, I'll even front you the money so there's no risk. So hurry up and get yourself here to New York. Let's make some money on Linda Hamilton.

[52:13] George: Well, see, Harvey, here's the thing.

[52:15] Harvey: Listen, kids. I like to chat more, but I've got to run. Working nine to five, what a way to make a living. Call me when you get to New York, Georgie.

[52:25] Harvey: And Mary, you still there?

[52:27] Mary: Yes, Harvey, I'm here.

[52:29] Harvey: Call me if that fool doesn't propose to you. Good night, young lovers. Zoo-doo-ah-bum!

[52:35] George: Well, sounds like he's doing well. What was your hesitation about?

[52:38] Mary: When he said to contact him when you get to New York.

[52:41] George: What? Nothing.

[52:43] Mary: You looked like you felt...

[52:45] George: I felt nothing!

[52:47] Mary: Sad.

[52:49] George: I should go.

[52:51] Mary: Why did you come over here?

[52:53] George: Why did you hesitate when Harvey said...

[52:55] Mary: Because I'm not going to New York.

[52:57] George: And I tell you, I've got to get out of here. It's like I'm being tied to the hood of a yellow rental truck, being packed in with fertilizer and fuel oil and pushed over a cliff by a suicidal Mickey Mouse. Don't say anything. Just go.

[53:08] Mary: No, Mary, listen.

[53:10] George: Well, I hope you're proud of your big decision.

[53:12] Mary: Yeah, I hope it's all that you wanted more. Now you're free from the agonizing life you were living before.

[53:18] George: No, Mary...

[53:20] Mary: Mary, what's going on down there? What's all the shouting about?

[53:24] Mother: George Failing is kissing me too fiercely and holding me too tight, Mother!

[53:28] Mother: Well, you tell him I'm calling his Aunt Millie to make sure that she gets him to the church on time on Sunday so he can explain himself to Jesus.

[53:36] George: No, Mary.

[53:38] Mother: She name-dropped me.

[53:40] George: Jesus, please! This is the romantic part.

[53:44] Mary: Sorry.

[53:46] George: Why did you say I was doing those things? That's not why I came over here.

[53:50] Mary: Then why did you come over here?

[53:52] George: Because I just know.

[53:54] Mary: You just know what?

[53:56] George: When my love comes along, I know then and there. I know at the sight of her face how I care.

[54:02] Mary: How I care!

[54:04] George: How I care! I care about me and nothing else.

[54:08] Mary: Well, that's all I've wanted for longer than you could possibly know. And I am telling you, I am not going to New York.

[54:16] George: You're the best woman I'll ever know. There is no way I could ever go.

[54:20] Mary: Darling, there is no way, no, no, no way I am living without you.

[54:24] George: I'm staying. I'm staying. And you, and you, and you, you're going to love me.

[54:34] Mary: Oh, George. I thought I should remind you to keep dreaming.

[54:38] George: Yeah, I got that rock. But I mean the rock I got when I had breakfast at Tiffany's.

[54:48] Mary: George, failing. It's beautiful.

[54:52] George: The Carole King musical. Sorry, that thing is happening because I'm nervous.

[54:57] Mary: Marry me a little. Love me just enough. What do you say?

[55:03] George: How George looks. I could look at him forever.

[55:06] Mary: So is that a yes?

[55:08] George: There are worse things I could do. Marry.

[55:12] Mary: Yes, George, yes, I'll marry you.

[55:24] Narrator: And so George and Mary got married. It was a rainy day, but a happy day.

[55:29] Mother: Isn't it bad luck for it to rain on your wedding day?

[55:31] Narrator: No, that's raining on prom night.

[55:32] Mother: Oh, right, right, right. George and Mary's wedding was a beautiful event. And then afterwards.

[55:38] Rod: Congrats again, George.

[55:40] George: Oh, thanks, Rod.

[55:42] Nicky: We're so happy for you, George.

[55:44] George: Thanks, Nicky. Now, if you don't mind, we'd love a ride to the airport.

[55:48] Rod: Rod, time to start the honeymoon in Vegas.

[55:50] Nicky: Yes, please.

[55:52] Rod: Sure thing, you lovebirds. Let's go.

[55:56] Nicky: Wait, hold on. I'm getting something on my police radio.

[56:00] Nicky: All right, attention all units. There's been a report of a disturbance at the Broadway-bound kids' headquarters.

[56:06] Rod: Wait, Nicky, what'd that say?

[56:08] Nicky: There's a large crowd gathered, and there's some lady with a fierce 1920s bob shouting at what looks like the bank examiner.

[56:15] Rod: Aunt Millie? I wondered where she'd gotten off to. I gotta go check this out.

[56:21] George: Oh, George, please don't. Let it go, let it go. Let's turn away and slam the door.

[56:27] Nicky: I'll just check it out. I'll be right with you, Mary. My beautiful, amazing, intelligent, dazzling wife.

[56:33] Mary: Dazzling, huh? Take her wherever she wants to go, and then in 20 minutes' time, come swing by the Broadway-bound kids' building, pick me up, and take me wherever she is.

[56:43] Rod: You got it, George.

[56:45] Nicky: Mary, your chariot awaits.

[56:47] George: Nicky, can you take me to the Broadway-bound kids' headquarters? I've got a singular impression we'll be moving too fast.

[56:51] Nicky: Let's go.

[56:53] Mary: Hurry up, George. It's our honeymoon in Vegas.

[56:58] George: I'll carry you around when your arthritis is bad. All I want to do is grow old with you.

[57:02] Nicky: And save the world.

[57:04] George: Because it's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's Superman, my husband.

[1:11:27] Mary: Hello, kids. Mary, Mary. Yes, I'm here. Mary, I've got to tell you.

[1:11:33] George: I can't really talk. I have a lot of food to get ready for the party tonight, and I need to make the place look perfect. Everything needs to be balanced and serene, like chaos never happens if it's never seen. But Mary, please, I need help believing you're with me tonight.

[1:11:42] Mary: George, I'm right here. I'm right here. Love, I know you know, but right now I'm playing mother, party planner, and I can cook too, so I've got a lot of balls in the air. Can you please just go straight up to Zoe and talk to her so she'll finally go to sleep?

[1:11:58] George: Is she all right?

[1:12:03] Alana: She has a temperature. Thank you, Alana. Don't you have a song you're supposed to be practicing?

[1:12:08] Zoe: Yes, mother darling. Mary, I'm fine that I'm struggling to tell you what's burning inside.

[1:12:15] George: Zoe, we can talk after. I promise.

[1:12:20] Jared: Okay, I'm going. Can I go upstairs with you, Dad?

[1:12:24] George: No, Jared. I need you to help me clean the house.

[1:12:24] George: Well, it's either that or sitting in your own little corner in your own little chair, which, my dear boy, mama will happily provide.

[1:12:32] Jared: I don't want to.

[1:12:32] Jared: Okay, I'll help. Thank you.

[1:12:37] Zoe: Are you awake?

[1:12:41] George: Oh, hello, Daddy. Hello, my funny girl. What are you doing wide awake? Your mother told me you would be fast asleep.

[1:12:46] Zoe: I wanted to wait until you got home so I could tell you that I missed you today, Daddy.

[1:12:50] George: Oh, pumpkin, I miss you too. Are you okay, Daddy?

[1:12:54] Zoe: I hear you have a temperature. I was playing young cassette in the school play, and I wanted to wear that costume all day even though it was freezing out so I could really understand that character and what she was truly up against, a poor, sad, urchin child.

[1:13:04] George: You're a queer one, Zoe, failing.

[1:13:09] Zoe: But look, Daddy, teacher gave me a Lights of Broadway show card. It's a limited edition, props to the press, card of a podcast called Broadway Stud. Here, get it framed for me so I can look at it on my bedside table as I fall asleep, Daddy.

[1:13:20] George: Okay, okay. Here, I'll put it in my pocket so I don't forget, okay? But I can only frame this for you if you promise me you're going to get some sleep.

[1:13:24] Zoe: I promise.

[1:13:31] George: And I'm going to need you to promise again, because who would settle for a promise when they can have promises, promises.

[1:13:37] Zoe: Exactly. Well, all right then. Now lay down. I'm turning off the light. Now get some sleep.

[1:13:42] Zoe: Good night.

[1:13:48] George: Good night.

[1:13:54] Mary: Okay, what still needs to be done? Wine's been poured, and thank the Lord I've had the napkins freshly pressed. With dessert, they'll want tea.

[1:14:04] Evan: How does everything look, Mama?

[1:14:10] Mary: Oh, my dear, that's fine with me. Thank you, Evan and Jared, for helping.

[1:14:15] Alana: And I only didn't help because I'm practicing so that I can play at the party tonight, Mother.

[1:14:19] Mary: As long as you play the music that makes me dance.

[1:14:25] George: Oh, Mary, I didn't hear you come down the stairs. Is Zoe asleep?

[1:14:30] Mary: I think so. Okay, I want her to sleep for at least an hour before the guests arrive. George, why don't you run on back upstairs and get showered and get ready for the party? I'll get the kids ready and finish the cooking and the baking.

[1:14:42] George: Mary, I think we should cancel the party.

[1:14:46] Mary: Cancel the party? Oh, don't be silly, George. You always get a little grumpy before the holiday party every year. You begin the night as the Grinch, but end it as a one-man Wallace and Davis. You know, I look forward to this wild party every year. It turns this house into the Holiday Inn. Please don't spoil that for me. Now go get dressed.

[1:15:04] George: Mary, I need to talk to you.

[1:15:07] Mary: George, George, what is it?

[1:15:10] George: Oh, Mary.

[1:15:12] Mary: George, hey, listen to me. You can tell me what's wrong. Your wife isn't going anywhere. Your wife is staying right here, no matter what. I'll be here when it all feels so big till it all feels small. Just tell me. What's wrong with Pop, Mama?

[1:15:31] Mary: Nothing, children. I've laid out your party outfits on your bed, so will you all please go upstairs and put them on?

[1:15:37] Jared: Yes, Mother.

[1:15:39] Alana: But I need to practice for the party.

[1:15:42] Mary: Well, then fine, Alana. Why don't we all just stop what we're doing and let you practice? I'll shut my mouth and let you go. Is that good for you? Would that be good for you? You? You?

[1:15:52] George: George!

[1:15:54] Alana: Oh, Daddy.

[1:15:56] George: It's all right, sweetheart. Come here. I'm sorry, Alana. You go on and play if you want.

[1:16:01] George: If you're going to be the demon father of Maple Street, then you can... Well, you can just get out and stay out.

[1:16:10] Mary: Come here, Alana. Come sit with me a moment.

[1:16:14] George: Mary.

[1:16:16] Mary: George, you can't sit with us.

[1:16:19] George: Fine. Enjoy the party. Guess I'm leaving. I'm gone.

[1:16:25] Mary: Oh, George, the party goes with you.

[1:16:30] Zoe: Is Daddy okay, Mother darling?

[1:16:34] Mary: He's going to be, darling.

[1:16:37] Zoe: Should we pray for him, Mom?

[1:16:41] Mary: Yes. While you're getting ready for the party, think to yourselves, we beseech thee, hear us. No, go get ready.

[1:16:50] Aunt Millie: Hi, Mary. What's the story, Morning Glory? What's the tale, Nightingale?

[1:16:54] Mary: Hi, Aunt Millie. Can you tell me what's wrong with George?

[1:16:58] Aunt Millie: Oh, no. George is falling slowly. Yes, he's definitely far from the shallow now. Desperate, and at the end of his rope, George went to the only place he could think of to get away, to his favorite bar called Squig's Digs.

[1:17:16] Squigs: George, my old friend. Delighted to see you, man. Come right up. Got a prime seat right here at the bar for you. I never thought I'd see you tonight. You being a family man and all.

[1:17:27] George: Family man? I'll drink to that. Problems at home?

[1:17:31] Squigs: Problems just about everywhere else, squigs. What's wrong, George? How can I help? Make my drink a double and then pour me another round.

[1:17:40] Squigs: George, if you're down, you know I'll always raise you up any way I can. If it weren't for you, I'd never have started turning my drawings into anything more than these silly doodles at the bar. But because of you, we're releasing a new edition of Lights of Broadway show cards this month.

[1:18:02] George: Ah, squigs, that's amazing. Congratulations.

[1:18:06] Squigs: Oh, it's hard to take congratulations from a man with such a long face. Come on, George. Say it somehow, any way you can.

[1:18:14] George: You know me. It's bad, squigs. I'm practically on Skid Row.

[1:18:20] Squigs: Okay, well, take a big gulp of your drink and let's talk it out together.

[1:18:26] Narrator: Oh, he needs a whole lot more than pick a little talk a little to fix the mess he's in.

[1:18:31] Mr. Plotter: Mr. Plotter, what are you doing here?

[1:18:34] Squigs: Having a celebratory brandy.

[1:18:37] Mr. Plotter: And what are you celebrating?

[1:18:40] Squigs: My truly scrumptious victory over the failing family and the pathetic dream that was Broadway-bound kids. Misappropriation of funds is what they're saying. Scandalous, really.

[1:18:51] George: I never would have thought that you are Aunt Millie.

[1:18:54] Mr. Plotter: Yes, all that really matters is the blame. Somebody to blame.

[1:19:00] George: Well, if that's what you enjoy, placing the blame. If that's the aim, give me the blame.

[1:19:06] Mr. Plotter: You? Are you saying that you are solely responsible for any mishandling of funds? Not a we both reached for the gun kind of approach? You're taking the blame?

[1:19:17] George: Squigs, put his drink on my tab. Cheers.

[1:19:20] Mr. Plotter: I will drink your cup of poison.

[1:19:25] George: Cheers, Mr. Plotter. I always wondered how Daisy and Violet made it to New York so quickly. Guess it makes sense.

[1:19:34] Mr. Plotter: Have Broadway-bound kids for warmth and then marry for bread and the twins for whatever.

[1:19:40] George: Never!

[1:19:42] Mr. Plotter: Well, no one knows how the real truth goes. It all depends what you hear from friends. It's no surprise if it's all just lies. But that's what some say.

[1:19:53] George: Mr. Plotter, please. I'm all out of options and I'm really lost in the wilderness here.

[1:19:59] Mr. Plotter: With you, it's all or nothing, George. All for you and nothing for me. But maybe this time, maybe this time I'll win.

[1:20:11] Officer Nicky: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Oh, hello, Officer Nicky Krupke.

[1:20:16] Squigs: Oh, you can just call me Nicky, Squigs. Officer Nicky. Catch me if you can. Now, this will only take a moment. I'm just looking for George Failing.

[1:20:27] Squigs: Oh, George. Well, he's right. Wait. He was just here a moment ago. Where did he go?

[1:20:33] Nicky: He's right there.

[1:20:35] Squigs: Where?

[1:20:37] Nicky: There. Right there. He's trying to sneak out the door.

[1:20:41] George: George, at last we see each other plain. I am warning you, Nicky, I am a stronger man by far. There is power in me yet. My race is not yet run.

[1:20:53] Nicky: George, I don't want to have to go rocky on you.

[1:20:57] George: Well, then now, Nicky, it looks like our bodies are the guilty ones.

[1:21:01] Narrator: Oh, Nicky punched George right in the jaw. His mouth's bleeding.

[1:21:06] George: My hair.

[1:21:08] Nicky: His mouth is bleeding.

[1:21:10] George: My police uniform.

[1:21:12] Narrator: Wow. That seems like an important plot point. George, are you all right?

[1:21:16] George: My nose ain't broken. Not like yours is.

[1:21:20] Nicky: But my nose isn't. Sorry, Nicky.

[1:21:24] Officer: Ow! Officer, get up. Get him. He's getting away.

[1:21:29] Narrator: What do you know? Now George is the man that got away.

[1:21:34] George: Got away. Atta boy, George.

[1:21:37] Narrator: Okay, Clarence and Flaherty, get ready because you're about to enter the story. To earn my membership into the Angels Equity Association and finally feel the wind beneath my wings.

[1:21:46] Narrator: George runs aimlessly through the town of Bedlam Falls and ends up at the bridge over the big river. There, lost in the darkness, silence surrounds him. Once there was morning, now endless night. At the end of this tumultuous day, George is on the verge of losing everything and his desperation is taking him to the edge.

[1:22:04] George: I am reaching but I fall and the stars is black and cold as I stare into a void of a world that cannot hold. I'll escape now from the world. A world of make it or break it where I am clearly broken, barely staying one jump ahead of the bread line. Now it's just one jump.

[1:22:20] Narrator: Oh no, George, no. Good luck, Clarence. You can do this. Keep on standing in the ring and help George failing. But how?

[1:22:29] George: I wish. I wish I'd never been born.

[1:22:34] Narrator: That's it. Ready or not, looks like you've got your dream.

[1:22:39] Narrator: It's a bit extreme, but it's just what you need.

[1:22:45] Narrator: Now you'll see what the whole world would miss if George failing did not exist.

[1:22:54] Narrator: Watch out below!

[1:22:58] George: Help! Help! That man just fell out of the sky like he tumbled out of that flying car at the end of the movie version of Grease. Why did that car fly at all? What does that even mean? You know, I'm not the unsinkable Molly Brown over here, so a little help would be appreciated.

[1:23:14] Clarence: Right, sorry. Come on. There, we're safe on the land.

[1:23:19] George: What in Carmen Cusack's name were you thinking jumping in the water like that?

[1:23:24] Clarence: I was stopping you from doing it.

[1:23:27] George: What do you mean?

[1:23:29] Clarence: I know what you were about to do, George, and so I did what I did to stop you from doing what you were going to do.

[1:23:35] George: I don't understand. And wait, wait a minute. How did you know my name?

[1:23:40] Clarence: Well, I'm the only one who knows it now, now that I've given you what you wished for.

[1:23:45] George: Listen, little fella, you aren't making any sense.

[1:23:48] Clarence: Look at your clothes, George. We just got out of the river.

[1:23:52] George: Yeah, and we're probably gonna freeze to death because we're so dry. What kind of magic act are you pulling right now?

[1:24:00] Clarence: What do you mean? Look, my eyes are dry and my clothes and all the rest of me, I'm totally dry.

[1:24:06] George: Yes, yes, and your mouth stopped bleeding.

[1:24:09] Clarence: Well, what do you know? My mouth stopped bleeding and I, wait a second, my deaf ear. I can hear my deaf ear. And Zoe's broad-waisted Lights of Broadway show card, just like McCavity, is not there. What kind of razzle-dazzle is this?

[1:24:25] Clarence: I heard you in your desperate hour wish that you had never been born, so you've gotten what you wanted, the chance to see what the world would be like if you were never born.

[1:24:34] George: Oh yeah? And how would you be able to do that, make it so I was never born?

[1:24:39] Clarence: Well, because I'm an angel, like Teen Angel, except I don't croon about teasing combs and things like that.

[1:24:46] George: You're an angel, huh? Well, then where are your wings?

[1:24:50] Clarence: I'm earning my AEA status on my wings by helping you. I'm an angel.

[1:24:55] George: Angel, indeed. An angel of the first degree. Friends call me Clarence, Clarence in Flaherty, and I'm here to help you with putting it together, bit by bit.

[1:25:05] George: Look, I don't know how you magically dried all our clothes, or if you didn't and my body temperature has just dropped so low that I'm hallucinating all of this. Look, let's go back to my friend Squig's bar, Squig's Digs. I'm sure Nikki and Mr. Plotter have cleared out of there by now, and I could use a tall, stiff drink.

[1:25:20] Clarence: Great idea, George. A muscadine wine would make me feel so fine.

[1:25:25] George: I like hard liquor. It hits me quicker. Come on.

[1:25:30] Narrator: How's he doing down there? Not too bad, if I say so myself. He has made contact. And is showing George the world if he had never been born.

[1:25:39] Narrator: Wow, he's going zero to hero on this one. Damn. Balzac, bro. Totally Balzac. Look, they're coming up to the bar that George knows as Squig's Digs.

[1:25:50] George: Well, wait a second. This doesn't make any sense. This is where Squig's Digs is, but it's got a sign above the door that says The Chum Bucket. But I know this is Squig's place. I helped him set the place up. We'd have the Broadway Bee here every year to raise money for Broadway Bound Kids.

[1:26:04] Clarence: Well, you weren't there to help Squig's and to positively impact his son through the programs of Broadway Bound Kids. So his family went through some hard times and he couldn't keep the bar open. You disappeared, George. Disappeared.

[1:25:43] Michael Cerveris: What's wrong with you? Were you shot in the head by a plasma ray gun from one of my world domination schemes? Because if you were, I have an excellent lawyer, Billy Flynn. You won't get a penny out of me. I don't understand. Thanks for bringing your confusion here. You're really making it the best day ever. So what are you drinking? Tell me quick because the show is about to start. All right, well, I'll have a whiskey on the rocks. Clarence, what do you have? Have you tried a Ritz or a Greyhound? So many drinks at the same time. I've decided it's only right that I try them all and see what I like. Oh, I know. What about a song of purple summer? No, no, no. I know, I know. Pour me something tall and strong. Make it a hurricane before I go insane. Listen, pal, this isn't Margaritaville. We got liquor. We got ice. We got happy customers who tip very well. So what will you have? A gin and tonic, please.

[1:26:51] Michael Cerveris: Here you go, boys. Drink up. Did you hear that? What? Listen, I can hear the bells. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his angel's equity card.

[1:27:06] Jeremy Jordan: Angels? There's no angels here, kid. Enjoy tonight's entertainment. Really, it's the greatest show. Willkommen and bienvenue. Welcome. Here they are, gents. The overnight sensation. Rare songbirds on display here directly from their sold-out run at the best little whorehouse in Texas. I give you Daisy and Violet.

[1:27:26] Michael Cerveris: No, can't be. You weren't there to give them the shot to go to New York City and really spread their wings.

[1:27:41] ♪ Musical number: "Too Many Troubles" — performed by Daisy and Violet ♪

[1:30:37] Michael Cerveris: Daisy, Violet, girls, girls! Hey, buddy, what's the big idea? Please, they know me. We've known each other since we were kids. It's okay, we can handle ourselves. Listen, mister, all of that stuff in the song was just part of the act, okay? Don't throw bouquets at me. Daisy, Violet, really, please, something's going on here. Please look at me. Look at me. It's George. I know you. You don't know me. Yes, I know you. You don't know me. How I know you? How I know you? All right, buddy, that's right too. Now sit down and enjoy your drink so it's curtains for you. You get it?

[1:31:10] Jeremy Jordan: What have you done to me, Clarence? What have you done?

[1:31:16] Michael Cerveris: I told you, George, you don't exist. So you weren't there to help Daisy and Violet and they never chased their dreams. You had more of an impact in this town than you realized. Why, you could probably con this entire town into giving you lots of money for instruments and uniforms and private music lessons based solely on the concept of I think therefore I can play proficiently with no plan of doing so and they'd say, hey, sure, why not marry our librarian? Marion, I mean, nothing. Forget it. Forget I said anything about a librarian.

[1:32:05] Jeremy Jordan: Why? Hey, mister, can you get me a drink? Doc? Doc, is that you? What's happened to you? You look like you spent years on the chain gang. Hey, Doc, what are you doing here? You know you're not allowed in here. Hit the road, Jack. And don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no, no, nobody else. Only me. OK, sorry. Continue. Doc, are you all right? What's happened to you?

[1:32:26] Michael Cerveris: Oh, this guy is your friend. This guy who gave poison capsules to a family of kids and did 19 years on the chain gang. All right, buddy, that's strike three. Come on, George, let's get out of here before anything else escalates.

[1:32:30] Jeremy Jordan: I think you're right, Clarence. Let's go.

[1:32:40] Michael Cerveris: Clarence, I'm bewitched, bothered and bewildered. Well, really off balance and confused as if all of my life I've been falling. Clarence, please, you got to help me.

[1:32:51] Jeremy Jordan: I am helping you. Here she is, boys. Here she is, world. The truth of how you affected those around you.

[1:32:57] Michael Cerveris: The truth of how you affected those around you. This isn't real. I just need to get home. I just need to. Oh, oh, there's Rod's taxi. Rod, Rod.

[1:33:11] Liam Ireland: Where to, mister? No funny business. Rod, just take me home, OK?

[1:33:15] Liam Ireland: I'll take you wherever you need to go, sir. But first, where's home? And second, how did you know my name?

[1:33:21] Jeremy Jordan: Rod, we've been bosom buddies since way back in the day. I mean, you sang a buddy song for me.

[1:33:27] Liam Ireland: Me singing? Oh, no. I'm more like a cast as Hugo in Bye Bye Birdie type myself. Now, where to, mister? You're my last fare for the night. Then I'm heading home to Hamilton Heights and my cat, Skimbleshanks.

[1:33:38] Jeremy Jordan: The big house on Maple Avenue. Just take me home.

[1:33:42] Liam Ireland: But no one lives there, sir. Just go.

[1:33:56] Liam Ireland: Here you are, sir. But like I said, this house upon the hill hasn't been lived in in years. Not as long as I can remember.

[1:34:01] Jeremy Jordan: Thanks. No, no, it can't be. Mary, kids.

[1:34:13] Michael Cerveris: Evening, Rod. Evening, Officer Nicky. I got your S.O.S. emergency text. What's going on, bro?

[1:34:18] Liam Ireland: I, I got a, a guy that everything about him screams I'm breaking down, Nicky. This deranged stranger knew my name, told me to drive him here because he lives here. He even said I sang him a buddy song.

[1:34:29] Michael Cerveris: That's ridiculous. First of all, if you ever sang a buddy song, it would be for you and me, but mostly me. And secondly, you're more the guy inside puppeteering Audrey too as the really big guy kind of guy.

[1:34:47] Liam Ireland: I know, exactly. And if I did that, I'd have abs for days.

[1:34:51] Michael Cerveris: Days and days and days. That's how it happens. They're all gone. It's, it's all gone. I'm, I'm gone. He wasn't lying.

[1:35:00] Liam Ireland: Sir, this is my friend here, Officer Nicky. Where's Mary? Please tell me, please. Where's Mary?

[1:35:06] Michael Cerveris: Sir, listen, you're going to have to come with me.

[1:35:10] Jeremy Jordan: You made me hit you, Nicky. I didn't want to do it. I didn't want to do it.

[1:35:14] Michael Cerveris: There's a fine, fine line, mister, and you've crossed it. Now let's go. In the back of my car.

[1:35:21] Jeremy Jordan: You're both going to go to the back of your car?

[1:35:26] Michael Cerveris: No, no, I meant like now comma, let's go ellipses in the back of the car, like a command for him. I stay out here. He goes in the back. That's where the bad guys go.

[1:35:34] Jeremy Jordan: Well, that's definitely not how you said it. It came off like you were saying.

[1:35:38] Michael Cerveris: Twisted every way. What answer can I give? Am I to risk my life as a police officer to win the chance to live?

[1:35:43] Liam Ireland: Nicky.

[1:35:48] Michael Cerveris: Nicky.

[1:35:53] Jeremy Jordan: What? He ran off while we were arguing. Darn it. I've got to wake up and pay attention. That's my new philosophy.

[1:35:59] Michael Cerveris: Clarence. Clarence, you got to tell me what's happened to my family.

[1:36:04] Jeremy Jordan: Clarence. Are you ready to listen?

[1:36:09] Michael Cerveris: Yes, Clarence. Where's my aunt Millie? She went the way of the Manhattaner and ended up in Fogg's asylum. You weren't there to help run the business when your father died and she couldn't handle it alone.

[1:36:19] Jeremy Jordan: But no one is alone.

[1:36:21] Michael Cerveris: Some people are without you. What about my brother, Harry?

[1:36:25] Jeremy Jordan: Harry died when he broke through the ice sledding as a child with the neighborhood kids. You weren't there to look out for him.

[1:36:30] Michael Cerveris: No, no. But he went to war. He was a decorated war hero. He came back and re-upped. Sure, Saigon was corrupt. It felt better to be there driving for the embassy.

[1:36:42] Jeremy Jordan: George. Why does the sign, the sign at the main entrance of the town that's always said Bedlam Falls, why does it now say Plotter's Arcadia?

[1:36:49] Michael Cerveris: Well, because without you around, evil Mr. Plotter is an unstoppable force that has taken over the entire town, like dancing and footloose, but totally not as fun.

[1:36:54] Jeremy Jordan: Where's Mary? Tell me, where's Mary?

[1:37:02] Michael Cerveris: George, you're not going to like it.

[1:37:04] Jeremy Jordan: Tell me!

[1:37:06] Michael Cerveris: She changed her name from Mary to Marion.

[1:37:18] Jeremy Jordan: What? Why? Because she liked how it rhymed with her job?

[1:37:25] Michael Cerveris: No, don't, don't tell me Mary, now Marion, is a veterinarian.

[1:37:30] Jeremy Jordan: Yeah, no, that fits. But George, she's a librarian.

[1:37:41] Jeremy Jordan: No, I have to stop her before she does book choreography. George, wait, wait, stop. Mary, Mary, where is she, Mary?

[1:37:50] Hannah Elless: Sir, please stop shouting. The library is closed for the evening. I was just locking up and my name is Marion now.

[1:37:55] Jeremy Jordan: No, no, you're my wife and your name is Marion. I love you. Why can't we go back to the way everything was yesterday?

[1:38:01] Hannah Elless: You must be mistaken. It couldn't have been. You couldn't have seen me yesterday. Now, please leave me alone. I don't know you.

[1:38:09] Jeremy Jordan: This can't be. When I look at you, what I see is the face of someone else who belonged to me. Help me, please.

[1:38:15] Hannah Elless: This man is crazy.

[1:38:20] Jeremy Jordan: Only crazy for you.

[1:38:34] Michael Cerveris: Hey, what's the big idea? Officer Nicky, please. This man is chasing me.

[1:38:39] Liam Ireland: You again?

[1:38:41] Michael Cerveris: Oh, no way.

[1:38:43] Liam Ireland: Oh, Lord, someone please stop the world. I want to get off. Officer Nicky, get him.

[1:38:48] Michael Cerveris: Oh, I'm not letting him get away this time. Listen, everyone, we need to find that man now. Let's form a search party.

[1:38:58] Jeremy Jordan: Clarence, Clarence and Flaherty, where are you? Please, I need your help.

[1:39:08] Jeremy Jordan: I take it back. I take it all back. Please just give me back my life.

[1:39:21] Jeremy Jordan: I closed my eyes. I couldn't see. And now I've lost all I could be. I disappeared, faded away. Gave up my world, but now I pray. Give me a chance to mend. Let it begin. Don't let it end. I want to live again. I want to live again. If I could go back then, I'd do it all again. One day I'm gonna die, but I'll put up a fight till then. If I could live again, I want to live again.

[1:39:44] Jeremy Jordan: And when things got hard, I lost control. I take it back with all my soul. Here in this hell, it's sinking in. The slice of heaven I was living in. Give me the chance to start breathing it in with all of my heart. I want to live again.

[1:41:01] ♪ Musical number: "It's a Broadwaysted Life" — performed by Jeremy Jordan, James Monroe Iglehart, and Michael Cerveris ♪

[1:41:20] Michael Cerveris: You've done well, Clarence and Flaherty. That one is going down in the books as a job well done.

[1:41:25] James Monroe Iglehart: Will... will I get my AEA membership? Will I get my wings?

[1:41:29] Jeremy Jordan: Wait for it... wait for it... wait for it... wait for it...

[1:41:41] James Monroe Iglehart: George! George! What are you doing all the way over here by the bridge over the big river?

[1:41:45] Michael Cerveris: Now you back up or I'll hit you again. I swear I will.

[1:41:48] Jeremy Jordan: George, what are you talking about? Calm down, buddy. It's us.

[1:41:51] James Monroe Iglehart: Wait... Nicky? Rod? You guys know me?

[1:41:57] Michael Cerveris: Know you? George, we've been looking for you all over. Mary's had everyone out looking for you.

[1:42:03] Jeremy Jordan: George, you'll never believe what's happened.

[1:42:06] Jeremy Jordan: Wait! I'm alive! I'm alive! I'm so alive!

[1:42:10] James Monroe Iglehart: Yeah, you are. Though you're going to die when you hear what we have to tell you.

[1:42:13] Michael Cerveris: We'll not actually die.

[1:42:15] James Monroe Iglehart: George, your mouth is bleeding.

[1:42:16] Jeremy Jordan: My mouth is bleeding?

[1:42:18] James Monroe Iglehart: It is! My mouth is bleeding! Also, I've lost hearing in one ear again.

[1:42:23] Michael Cerveris: And wait! It's here! Zoe's brought wasted lights, a Broadway show card, the signs.

[1:42:29] Jeremy Jordan: These are all clear signs that I've fully returned to my reality.

[1:42:33] James Monroe Iglehart: Back to life? Back to reality?

[1:42:36] Jeremy Jordan: I've got to see Mary.

[1:42:37] James Monroe Iglehart: Well, hop in Nicky's patrol car with us and we'll take you right there.

[1:42:40] Jeremy Jordan: No. No, I can't. I've got to run through the town and scream happy holidays to everything I see.

[1:42:46] James Monroe Iglehart: What? Why?

[1:42:47] Jeremy Jordan: Because it will be iconic!

[1:42:50] James Monroe Iglehart: Oh, there it is! The sign that says Bedlam Falls!

[1:42:53] Jeremy Jordan: Happy holidays, Bedlam Falls! Happy holidays, movie house!

[1:42:57] Jeremy Jordan: Happy holidays, Broadway-bound kids, you incredible organization, you!

[1:43:01] Michael Cerveris: George failing.

[1:43:03] James Monroe Iglehart: How are you not in prison yet?

[1:43:05] Michael Cerveris: Even happy holidays to you, you old grinch, Mr. Plotter.

[1:43:09] Jeremy Jordan: You had it coming, George. You only have yourself to blame.

[1:43:13] Michael Cerveris: And you only have yourself, Mr. Plotter.

[1:43:15] Jeremy Jordan: And on this cold winter night, you can snuggle up to your cash register.

[1:43:20] Michael Cerveris: It's a little lumpy, but it rings.

[1:43:22] Jeremy Jordan: Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to get home to see my family.

[1:43:26] Michael Cerveris: And the bank examiner. One big happy family.

[1:43:30] Jeremy Jordan: Happy holidays, everyone!

[1:43:37] James Monroe Iglehart: Don't worry, children. Your father will be home soon.

[1:43:40] Michael Cerveris: Your mother and a lot of other people are out looking for him as we speak, and...

[1:43:44] Jeremy Jordan: Daddy!

[1:43:45] Jeremy Jordan: Kids! Kids! Oh, Evan, Jared, Alana, and little Zoe, feeling better.

[1:43:51] Children: Yes, Daddy!

[1:43:52] Michael Cerveris: Oh, George, where have you been?

[1:43:54] Jeremy Jordan: Finding my way back, Aunt Millie.

[1:43:56] Michael Cerveris: Now come here and give me a hug.

[1:43:58] Jeremy Jordan: You're not mad?

[1:43:59] Michael Cerveris: People make mistakes. Fathers, mothers, and even wonderful aunts who mean well.

[1:44:04] Jeremy Jordan: Oh, George!

[1:44:05] Michael Cerveris: Happy holidays, Aunt Millie. Now, where's Mary?

[1:44:08] Michael Cerveris: Oh, George, you'll never believe it.

[1:44:11] Michael Cerveris: Mary's been out looking for you, but she's also done something amazing.

[1:44:15] Michael Cerveris: She called some people and told them you were in trouble, see?

[1:44:18] Michael Cerveris: And they wanted to help.

[1:44:20] Michael Cerveris: And then they told people, and everyone wanted to help, and...

[1:44:24] Michael Cerveris: And, oh, George, just wait and see!

[1:44:27] Michael Cerveris: It's a wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles!

[1:44:31] Michael Cerveris: They're coming! They're coming!

[1:44:33] Michael Cerveris: They're right outside!

[1:44:34] Michael Cerveris: Okay, now, Evan, open the door.

[1:44:37] Michael Cerveris: The rest of you children come stand over here with me.

[1:44:39] Jeremy Jordan: What in the world?

[1:44:43] Michael Cerveris: Mr. Failing.

[1:44:44] Michael Cerveris: Mr. Bank Examiner, you're here to call for my arrest, aren't you?

[1:44:48] Michael Cerveris: There's just a question of the missing funds.

[1:44:50] Michael Cerveris: There's no question about it.

[1:44:53] James Monroe Iglehart: George Failing is an amazing person, and I owe him my life!

[1:44:58] Michael Cerveris: Doc!

[1:44:59] James Monroe Iglehart: George, I'd give my life for you.

[1:45:01] James Monroe Iglehart: But since I can't, I'll give you a stack of bills with Alexander Hamilton on them.

[1:45:07] Jeremy Jordan: Thank you.

[1:45:08] Jeremy Jordan: Thank you so much.

[1:45:10] Michael Cerveris: Oh, George, I came as soon as I could.

[1:45:13] Michael Cerveris: And I came along because I have separation anxiety.

[1:45:16] Michael Cerveris: Daisy! Violet!

[1:45:18] Michael Cerveris: What are you doing here? Aren't you busy starring on Broadway?

[1:45:21] Daisy: We're sharing the title role in an all-female Jekyll and Hyde.

[1:45:27] Violet: And we wouldn't be there if you hadn't selflessly given us your literal ticket for the dream life.

[1:45:34] Daisy: So we wanted to pay you back for the ticket with considerable interest.

[1:45:38] Violet: I cannot speak my heart.

[1:45:40] Daisy: George, you're the top. You're Napoleon Brandy.

[1:45:43] Daisy: So I brought a bunch of it from my bar for everyone to celebrate with.

[1:45:46] Daisy: And I also wanted to pay off my tab I have with you in life for helping my family with Broadway-bound kids.

[1:45:53] Daisy: I owe you the world, but I hope this will do.

[1:45:56] Daisy: Happy holidays, George.

[1:45:57] Michael Cerveris: Happy holidays, Squeeks.

[1:45:59] James Monroe Iglehart: George! George!

[1:46:01] James Monroe Iglehart: It's Harvey Johnson calling long distance.

[1:46:04] Harvey Johnson: Two, two, one.

[1:46:05] James Monroe Iglehart: Harvey Johnson!

[1:46:07] Harvey Johnson: Listen, Georgie, I have to run into a meeting, but I had to call you because Mary phoned and told me you were in trouble.

[1:46:12] Harvey Johnson: Look, you were always there for me when I needed you, Georgie.

[1:46:14] Harvey Johnson: If it weren't for your advice, I never would have invested in Hamilton and made a bazillion dollars.

[1:46:21] Harvey Johnson: So my office just transferred over to Broadway-bound kids a donation for 96,000.

[1:46:26] Jeremy Jordan: Damn.

[1:46:27] James Monroe Iglehart: 96,000.

[1:46:28] Harvey Johnson: Dollars? Holla!

[1:46:30] Harvey Johnson: Take care, Georgie.

[1:46:31] James Monroe Iglehart: Ten, huh?

[1:46:32] Jeremy Jordan: Harry! My little brother, Harry. Oh, it's really so good to see you alive.

[1:46:38] Jeremy Jordan: Wait, everyone can see him, right? This isn't a he's not here, he's not here moment, is it?

[1:46:43] Harry: I'm here, George. And I'd like to propose a toast if Squeeks would be so kind as to pass around the whiskey to everyone.

[1:46:49] James Monroe Iglehart: I guess I'll have one since I'm off duty.

[1:46:51] James Monroe Iglehart: After all, we can't not have a drink for the only guy we'd ever sing a buddy song for.

[1:46:56] James Monroe Iglehart: To my brother, George Failing, a man who through his work with Broadway-bound kids and through the kindness and love he's shown to all of us all our lives, he truly deserves a standing ovation.

[1:47:08] James Monroe Iglehart: So here's to George Failing, the richest man in town.

[1:47:12] Jeremy Jordan: Words fail when I look around at all of you and what you've done for me.

[1:47:21] Jeremy Jordan: Wait, where is Mary? Where's my wife?

[1:47:24] Mary: Here I am.

[1:47:25] Michael Cerveris: She made all this happen, George. Mary conjured up this miracle.

[1:47:30] Jeremy Jordan: No, Aunt Millie. Mary is the miracle.

[1:47:33] Michael Cerveris: Oh, George.

[1:47:34] Jeremy Jordan: Mary.

[1:47:35] Mary: I brought you something. It's a pretty great rock. Maybe this one will get you your dream.

[1:47:41] Jeremy Jordan: I don't need another rock, Mary. You're my dream. You're my rock. My big-ass rock.

[1:47:49] Michael Cerveris: Well, I'd say that my work here is done.

[1:47:51] Michael Cerveris: Thank you, Mr. Bank Examiner. Stay for a drink, won't you? It is the holidays after all.

[1:47:57] Mr. Bank Examiner: Well, I guess I'll stay if your Aunt Millie will still be here and wouldn't mind having a chat.

[1:48:03] Michael Cerveris: Well, I'd be delighted.

[1:48:05] Michael Cerveris: Why don't I tell you about the time that I worked at the Spitfire Grill?

[1:48:09] James Monroe Iglehart: Why don't you play for us, Alana?

[1:48:13] Alana: Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?

[1:48:23] Alana: Should old acquaintance be forgot and old lang syne?

[1:48:33] Alana: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:48:43] Alana: We'll take a cup of kindness yet for old lang syne.

[1:48:53] Everyone: Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?

[1:49:05] Everyone: Should old acquaintance be forgot and old lang syne?

[1:49:17] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:49:25] Everyone: We'll take a cup of kindness yet for old lang syne.

[1:49:47] Everyone: We'll take a cup of kindness yet for old lang syne.

[1:49:57] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:07] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:17] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:27] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:37] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:47] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:50:57] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:51:07] Everyone: For old lang syne, my dear, for old lang syne.

[1:51:17] Everyone: Happy Holidays, everyone.

[1:51:28] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:29] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:30] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:31] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:32] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:33] Everyone: Merry Christmas.

[1:51:34] Everyone: Happy Hanukkah.

[1:51:35] Everyone: Happy, happy.

[1:51:36] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:37] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:38] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:39] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:40] Everyone: Feliz Navidad.

[1:51:41] Everyone: Happy Holidays.

[1:51:42] Unknown speaker: All right.

[1:51:43] Unknown speaker: Are we recording?

[1:51:44] Unknown speaker: Yeah, we're recording.

[1:51:45] Unknown speaker: Oh, we are?

[1:51:46] Unknown speaker: I thought that was all practice.

[1:51:47] Unknown speaker: No.

[1:51:48] Unknown speaker: Okay, here we go.

[1:51:49] Unknown speaker: From the top.

[1:51:50] Unknown speaker: With feeling.

[1:51:51] Unknown speaker: Testing, testing.

[1:51:52] Unknown speaker: What are you writing?

[1:51:54] Unknown speaker: Plotter is having a revenge party in Jorla.

[1:51:55] Unknown speaker: Plotter is having a revenge party in Jorla.

[1:51:56] Unknown speaker: Shut up, Antoine.

[1:51:57] Unknown speaker: So is that a yes?

[1:51:58] Unknown speaker: I'm using that one no matter what you do, so just keep it.

[1:51:59] Unknown speaker: Can you give me a noise for when he hits you?

[1:52:00] Unknown speaker: Sure.

[1:52:01] Unknown speaker: Yeah.

[1:52:02] Unknown speaker: Like an hour.

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[1:52:33] Unknown speaker: Right.

[1:52:34] Unknown speaker: But my nose isn't oh, I'll put the punch noise in like later.

[1:52:37] Unknown speaker: So you don't see the punch noise?

[1:52:38] Unknown speaker: Oh, so that saves me time.

[1:52:39] Unknown speaker: Okay, good.

[1:52:40] Unknown speaker: I want to punch you.

[1:52:44] Unknown speaker: Actually, I mean, I don't save on the budget, so I don't save on the budget.

[1:52:56] Unknown speaker: We can slap it.

[1:52:57] Unknown speaker: All right.

[1:52:58] Unknown speaker: Well, I mean, we're about to have have party.

[1:53:01] Unknown speaker: Oh, I didn't say have party.

[1:53:04] Unknown speaker: I'm sorry.

[1:53:05] Unknown speaker: All right.

[1:53:06] Unknown speaker: Here we go.

[1:53:07] Unknown speaker: Happy holidays.

[1:53:08] Unknown speaker: Mustard.

[1:53:09] Unknown speaker: Don't.

[1:53:10] Unknown speaker: Let's be silly.

[1:53:13] Unknown speaker: Edwin is the only thing I can do, by the way.

[1:53:15] Unknown speaker: It's the only impression I can do.

[1:53:17] Unknown speaker: If I ever get an SNL audition, it's just going to be Edwin ordering a chipotle burrito.

[1:53:22] Unknown speaker: Oh, my goodness, George.

[1:53:24] Unknown speaker: Why do I feel like I've swallowed a butterfly?

[1:53:26] Unknown speaker: Tickling inside makes me want to laugh.

[1:53:28] Unknown speaker: Oh, damn it.

[1:53:29] Unknown speaker: Oh, my goodness, George.

[1:53:30] Unknown speaker: Nope.

[1:53:31] Unknown speaker: Let me try that one more time.

[1:53:32] Unknown speaker: Only crazy for you.

[1:53:33] Unknown speaker: I'm with George failing.

[1:53:35] Unknown speaker: I've got one more line.

[1:53:36] Unknown speaker: Right, no.

[1:53:38] Unknown speaker: At the top.

[1:53:40] Unknown speaker: Oh, no.

[1:53:41] Unknown speaker: OK.

[1:53:42] Unknown speaker: No, I don't know.

[1:53:43] Unknown speaker: You can read the title if you want.

[1:53:44] Unknown speaker: I was going to read the title.

[1:53:45] Unknown speaker: Mary, answer the telephone.

[1:53:46] Unknown speaker: It's a broad wasted life.

[1:53:47] Unknown speaker: Screw you.

[1:53:48] Unknown speaker: It's at the top of the page.

[1:53:49] Unknown speaker: You're right.

[1:53:50] Unknown speaker: You're right.