The Prom Edit

A distraction is momentary. An escape helps you heal.

A good person. You have to put other people's interests before your own.

Again, it is not a homosexual prom. It is an inclusive prom…

All opposed.

All right.

All right.

All right. Well, we're making some progress here. This is a nice start.

All the goodwill that we're gonna get from this thing will wash me clean,

All this, I invented it.

All those in favor…

Allow Miss Glickman to demonstrate.

Although Emma is fine. She's a strong kid.

Alyssa, you look so beautiful.

Alyssa… No, listen to me.

Am I interrupting something?

An arena?

An arena.

And a little pageantry.

And be together in public, not hide anymore.

And Broadway in particular. That's a community.

And even though she'd never heard that word before,

And everyone gets to have an opinion Oh, just like you.

And Fosse, who is a real ballbuster, is putting her through her paces

And he just… squished it.

And how she can, with a gentle touch of her hand,

And I feel worse.

And I gave him half my money.

And I have loved you since the moment I laid eyes on you,

And I just think how lucky you are to be surrounded by your people.

And I needed one thing from them and they couldn't give it to me.

And I picked up the tab. I paid.

And I promise you are going to have the night of your life.

And I spent a lot of time feeling sorry for myself.

And I still owe him half my unemployment check.

And I think it's time somebody poked that gay little heart of yours.

And I want to thank you all because without your love and support,

And I will win, no matter what my next project is. [chuckles]

And I'm gonna take a stand.

And I'm on board, as long as Emma's comfortable with it.

And if a student chooses to bring a date, they must be of the opposite sex.

And in a very humane key.

And it hurt because I guess they were right.

And Juilliard graduate.

And keep my day drinking under control.

And kids are coming from all over the state.

And nothing says family like a Sears family portrait.

And now here we are, singing to trucks.

And now this…

And she crushed that performance so hard,

And she went out there and she found that spotlight,

And she's petrified.

And she's scared, just like you are.

And sure, it's not great, but…

And telling my story to millions of people. I can't do that.

And that girl was you!

And that is never going to change. Ever. Okay?

And that's going to get her a prom?

And that's why he didn't fire you from the circus act.

And the lack of a drama program.

And the original company of Chicago is in previews,

And the PTA went apeshit and they canceled it.

And the worst flu in history hits the cast.

And then go hang yourself."

And then I found you on Twitter.

And then the Indiana Star called, and then the Washington Post

And they have their own costumes. You're welcome.

And they said that they would take me to therapy to change myself completely.

And they were lying to you. It was part of the plan.

And this one just for you.

And those cute little boots.

And we are here from New York City and we are gonna save you.

And we are ride or die, and you do have friends.

And we put on a prom with our own bare hands.

And what he will want is the Hamptons house.

And when I say "shoes," I mean wheelchair.

And when that happens, I want you to be my date.

And worship me again. [chuckles]

And yet I'm only known as that guy from the beloved early aughts' sitcom…

And you are gonna march down

And you know what the worst part is?

And, um…

Angie, what is this place? We're all gonna get stabbed and stuffed.

Anyway, um…

Apples & Bees?

Aqua accessories, the whole look.

Are Broadway musicals and secondary school administration.

Are we doing this? Fine. Uh…

Are you breaking up with me?

Are you saying that because I'm a lesbian, I drive a pickup?

Are you sure about this?

As a fan. Friend.

Ask yourself.

At the last minute, there was a problem, so we had to change venues.

At the very least, I would like a room next to the spa.

Aw.

Aw. No, it's just the right amount of girly.

Backing off is exactly what we're not going to do.

Barry Glickman! You were brilliant as FDR.

Barry! [kisses]

Because I need you to do what you do.

Because that's what they feel best reflects America's values.

Because the uncomfortable truth

Because there is one thing that matters to me more than anything else.

Because they don't have the glow that you have right now.

Before you lecture me or kick me to death with those crazy antelope legs of yours,

Between the president of the United States and a celebrity.

Bottom line is I just thought you might want to take me to dinner

But also to prove to everyone who doubted me,

But get changed. This is disgusting.

But he liked the money.

But I am begging you, let me dress you for the prom.

But I can't do this anymore. It hurts too much.

But I think we have to admit that we have made things worse.

But I'm calling on another matter entirely.

But I'm here…

But if we got to know each other, we could bridge it, right?

But loved me anyway.

But remember, you have friends.

But she's coming out tonight, big time. That's the plan.

But the organization of the prom is within the purview of the student council.

But the worst part…

But this…

But we cannot let them get away with this. We have got to fight back.

But we're always hiding.

But when I saw him with his date, I froze.

But you can't keep it on too long. It'll blow your face off.

But you don't know us. You don't know this town and our values.

But you're not alone. You're not.

But you're so smart and you're really good looking.

But, anyway, you can have what I have in my Venmo and there's my cash.

But, um, the reason I came was to tell you that…

Bye.

Bye…

Can I just say you guys are the best middle aged people I've ever met.

Can I make an observation?

Can I see the hotel doctor, please?

Can we please go shop? Can we mall it?

Can you walk me in? I'm a little nervous.

Can't have a prom without flowers.

Charge that until it declines, which will be soon.

Close your eyes.

Come on!

Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Lay off her.

Croaking out a heavy handed message of activism

Death. I wish for death.

Dee Dee has got you booked on Eddie Sharpe tomorrow at 8:00

Dee Dee, not charging for an apology is not a selfless act.

Dee Dee, we are gonna stay here, and we're going to turn this thing around.

DJ.

Do a little fashion show.

Do I only go for 10s when I know I'm a 6.2? Yes and

Do I?

Do the moves and give it some zazz.

Do you have any cabins?

Do you know what it was like

Do you think he really, really likes me?

Don't tell me…

Don't worry. I wrote something myself. Yeah.

Don't worry. It's fine. We did what we were required to do.

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Emma, I know you said you didn't want us to help anymore,

Emma, my name is Barry, and I'm here to tell you that you are not alone.

Emma, please let me dress you for this prom.

Emma, this one's for you.

Emma, what is this about?

Emma, you've got to step up and be the face of this thing.

Emma!

Emma! Emma!

Emma! You know me.

Emma! You wait until you hear the news.

Enjoy your meal.

Even though I'd rather just give them all to you.

Everybody think of some causes. Go.

Exactly, because that's the way God made her, Shelby.

Exactly, so this is nothing. Come on.

Excuse me, Miss Allen. I'm Tom. Tom Hawkins.

Felt Emma would not be safe

Fifteen years, he didn't have any money.

Figure it out.

Four rooms of varying size

Franklin.

From Swallow the Moon.

From the moment I first stepped into FDR's shoes…

Fuels my ego.

Gardenias.

Get them out of here now!

Ginger from Gilligan's Island.

Girls are spraying on their tans and whitening their teeth,

Go on.

God.

Going to the prom.

Hang on. What kind of audience are we talking about here?

Harlan Doolittle…

Have fun at the normal person's prom.

He didn't have any money.

He didn't…

He likes you.

He took my little, delicate blueberry heart,

He was just starting out in comedy, and he didn't have the big show like now.

He's been trying to get it for years.

He's just trying to confuse us. Because my stepdad always says

He's not there yet.

Hello, Eddie, it's Dee Dee, your brutalized ex wife.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, interweb.

Hello. I'm Dee Dee Allen.

Her mom doesn't know about us.

Her story needs to be told.

Hey, Emma. Can we talk to you?

Hey, Emma. Hey, who's this girl you were gonna bring to the prom, anyway?

Hey, guys. I was just taking a walk, enjoying the sweet scent of Americana.

Hey, let me ask you something. What happened with Emma?

Hey, look. It's that guy from Talk to the Hand.

Hey, where's your date?

Hey, you're going to get through this. I know it.

Hey!

Hi, Emma. I loved your video. Where do I start?

Hi, guys. This is Mark.

Hi.

Hi.

Hmm, it's true. At least we're all in the same boat.

Hold it!

Honestly, Dee Dee, I feel adrift as I did in my days before Juilliard.

Hotel is booked. Breakfast isn't included, but there is a Waffle Shed next door.

How about we do some trust exercises?

How could you not know? You were on the prom committee.

How did you know my passcode?

How do I do that?

How long have you been together?

How much are we talking about? What does a prom cost?

How nice of you.

How old do you think I am?

I am the principal and I just, um… What are you doing?

I appreciate everything that you're doing.

I appreciate it. Bye bye.

I believe you have feelings for me.

I came all this way, Barry.

I can't believe it. It's actually you.

I can't believe this.

I can't even wrap my head around this. It's a nightmare. Oh, my God!

I can't.

I couldn't go in.

I did.

I didn't cancel prom. Your parents did.

I didn't have your courage.

I didn't know that at the time. Anyway…

I didn't know we had more than one lesbo in town.

I do.

I do.

I don't have a credit card anymore because I…

I don't know you, okay? And you don't know me,

I don't know.

I don't know. Does it matter?

I don't know. I'm just a small town principal.

I don't know. Not even that much anymore.

I don't know. This is all so crazy. What did you wear to your prom?

I don't want to hurt anyone.

I don't want to hurt you.

I feel like there's an ideological divide between us,

I felt so alone. Nothing made sense until him.

I finally got the message, you know. He didn't love me. [chuckles]

I gathered that. Yeah.

I got into this business, yes, because I loved it,

I got out…

I got texts from kids at school. Everybody said it was here.

I guess I am, yeah.

I had to declare bankruptcy after my self produced Notes on a Scandal.

I handled this all wrong, honey. And I'm so sorry.

I have no agenda other than to ease someone else's burden.

I have to go and find out if I still have a date.

I have to unlearn things like shoving and taking.

I have worked so hard for tonight. I have a right to enjoy it too.

I imagine it must be hard being Dee Dee Allen, being a Broadway star.

I just booked a non union tour of Godspell and it goes straight through Indiana.

I just can't.

I just don't think I can do it.

I just don't understand it.

I just got the call!

I just got the call!

I just hope we don't screw it up.

I just want to be me.

I just want to go to prom like any other kid.

I just want you to know what's gonna happen tonight.

I know it.

I know we all have stories to tell, and here's mine.

I know what Häagen Dazs is. Hand it over.

I know! [laughing]

I know. She almost ruined it for all of us.

I love you too.

I mean, Eddie Sharpe on a weekday? Fifteen, sixteen million!

I mean, everybody started freaking out when you got here.

I mean, it was just dumb luck, but meant to be.

I mean, it's not a school sanctioned event,

I mean, people would pay premium prices for that performance.

I mean, she'll be in public, so she can't totally freak out.

I missed you too. I missed you.

I need a drink. [exhales]

I need a win.

I need help with that. I need a…

I need my house. [continues shouting]

I need you to stop.

I never would have found the courage.

I question the very meaning of my existence.

I realized there is no difference

I save all of my money. I go to New York every summer.

I saw it on CNN. They said that Edgewater, Indiana overflows with bigotry.

I see what's happening here. You're trying to disarm me with flattery.

I shut down.

I still don't understand what's wrong with that.

I think my parents always knew.

I think the best thing we can do is disinfect our things and go back home.

I thought that when my parents rejected me and stopped loving me

I thought you were in Chicago.

I told them that I was gay,

I trust you completely, and that's kind of scary too.

I typed that into a dating website once, and a little message popped up that said,

I waited outside, anxious to see my crush,

I wanna be the cockeyed optimist here

I wanted you to be Dolores.

I was a jerk, and I'm sorry.

I was just doing some research,

I was the kid!

I was thinking like a vintage tux and some high tops.

I wasn't born on Broadway. You know?

I'll handle this.

I'm a chorus girl. You know, I just…

I'm a fan.

I'm asking you and your friends to back off for a few days.

I'm betting pressure from the state's attorney will stop these bigots cold.

I'm Emma.

I'm from Zelienople, Pennsylvania.

I'm going to be as clear as I possibly can.

I'm going to do it my way.

I'm gonna do my thing, and in the end,

I'm gonna go public and tell my story.

I'm just a really, really, really good actress. And you…

I'm just mad at myself, you know, I am so…

I'm just not in third grade. See you at practice.

I'm just saying I'm really excited to be a part of something like this.

I'm not a total lost cause. That was a totally selfless act.

I'm not Dolores.

I'm not going on TV.

I'm not the one who should have regrets.

I'm on the red eye tomorrow. So let's get this party started!

I'm putting the pieces together. Gimme a sec.

I'm really scared.

I'm single. Just putting that out there.

I'm so proud of you. Look at what you did.

I'm so sick of all the rejection. I'm no Dee Dee Allen.

I'm sorry to say.

I'm sorry your show closed on opening night again!

I'm sorry, but there is no way I'm getting in front of a camera

I'm sorry, too, Emma.

I'm sorry, you're telling us that the state's attorney

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Who are you?

I'm sure your drama teachers told you about that institution.

I'm surprised.

I'm Trent Oliver, actor, activist…

I'm Trent. I'm an actor.

I've been thinking about you since we got here.

I've never been to her house before.

I've never said this before to anyone.

I've seen the… sight. [chuckles softly]

If I ask him for something, he will want something in return,

If I could soliloquize, "If you prick me, do I not bleed?"

If they don't have gay people here, why is my Scruff going crazy right now?

If we allowed her to attend prom with the other students

If we prevent this girl from attending,

If word gets out, people are gonna get mad.

If you don't…

If you want people to like you instead of hate you, you have to be good.

Important thing is, it's a victory.

In a non musical sense.

In case there's a remake of Little House on the Prairie.

In the show for which you won your first Tony.

Indianapolis was canceled, as was the naval base at Guantánamo Bay.

Instead, we have some guests who've come from New York

Is forcing us to have a prom?

Is gonna march down here and all hell's gonna break loose.

Is it?

Is like paying an aging drag queen

Is there a restaurant in town that has plates and cutlery and…

Is there are people in our community who are offended by her life choices."

It better. Because I'll tell you this much.

It doesn't matter what she does. This is about us.

It fits!

It is all about me. It has been for decades. [chuckling]

It lasted 15 heart pulverizing years.

It made me a fan.

It says we're a hit!

It was 1975! No.

It was a dinner theater production, but…

It was awful in every way,

It was crazy. The numbers just kept going up,

It was Shelby and Kaylee.

It won't work. I'm not a fan anymore.

It… It hurts my heart.

It's 1975

It's a Drama Desk. You know what it is.

It's a weighty responsibility.

It's about big government taking away our freedom of choice.

It's all about finding your light.

It's all yours.

It's already hard.

It's gonna be impossible not to kiss you.

It's important that you understand

It's just what we do.

It's just, I look at people like you,

It's like a love bomb went off. I've seen six promposals today.

It's like having a fantasy I don't want to have.

It's my mom. I gotta go.

It's not going to work, Tom. Flattery makes me stronger.

It's not the show. It's you two.

It's okay, it's okay. He knows what we're up to.

It's quite rousing,

It's supposed to be a celebration of all students

It's sweet.

It's worse than the bus.

It's… it's better because of people who have the courage to be who they are.

It's… it's better because of people who have the courage to be who they are.

Jesus, Trent, you screwed us.

Just cross your fingers and swipe.

Just say yes.

Just take a sec. Relax.

Just to be clear, this is America

Just to be clear, uh, it's not because of you…

Knowing that people got together and planned the best way to hurt me?

Leave it to me. I'll go and try and change the narrative once again.

Let me do my thing.

Let me tell you a story.

Let your parents see who you are before it's too late.

Let's get to it.

Let's go get some more, huh?

Let's go someplace and talk about how to be good human beings.

Let's hear what they have to say. Alyssa?

Let's start with you.

Let's talk process.

Like building a house for Habitat for Humanity.

Like maybe it was our fault.

Look at my hands, they're shaking.

Look at that!

Look at the backdrop. Clouds? What, are we flying?

Look, I know how you were raised, but… the world's a different place.

Look, my mother's here.

Look… I… I'm sorry you're upset,

Maggie Smith once approached me in a men's bathroom and she said,

Make a wish, Dee Dee.

Maybe she was always gay.

Me? No, I have no idea what just happened in there.

Mmm hmm, and everything else.

Mmm hmm.

Mmm, now…

Mom, what's happening? Why aren't we at the gym?

Mom…

Mr. Hawkins, where are all the kids? I don't understand.

Mr. Hawkins.

Mr. Sondheim is not a fan of my Sweeney Todd.

Mrs. Greene.

Ms. Allen, I'm sure that you are very well versed in the ways of the world

My brand is a little tarnished at the moment.

My instrument was forged in the fiery furnace that is Juilliard.

My name is Emma Nolan, and I'm 17 and I'm gay.

My point is, I've seen you many, many times.

My son will not be forced to go to a homosexual prom.

My wh My people? [chuckles]

My… teachers, the kids on the school bus, my horrible parents,

New York Post, Associated Press, New York Times.

No one ever thanks me. They don't even see me.

No, all we need is a simple message that tugs at the heartstrings

No, don't say that. I am not…

No, I just…

No, I mean Trent. He's retching again.

No, I would not like to do that.

No, I would not like to do that.

No, it's, uh…

No, Mom, what's going on?

No, no, no! This is This is what I was afraid of.

No, no. Nobody gets to talk to me that way. Nobody!

No, not great.

No, Sheldon. We had a PR problem back in New York.

No, the state's attorney wants us to hold an inclusive prom.

No, Tina Louise.

No, we don't have any cabins.

No, we don't have any suites. All the rooms are the same.

No, well, I'm just here advocating on behalf of a young girl

No, you have got to stop talking and just listen, okay?

No! Just kiddin'.

No! No, enough.

No.

No.

No. Can we not spoil this, please?

No. No, please, you can't You can't do that.

No. No, you… You don't get to do this. Okay?

No. There's only one thing that I want to do.

No. You don't know what you're saying.

Nobody likes a narcissist.

Not the house in the Hamptons.

Now if you'll excuse me, I've got work to do.

Now let's go start a fight.

Now that you found your zazz, it's time to show it to the world.

Now think of finally doing something about it.

Now you get to go to prom like everybody else!

Now, follow me!

Now, The Times sort of castrated you as it were.

Now, whatever we choose, you've gotta remember to sell it.

O ye of little faith.

Of course I will go with you.

Of course. Hey, hold on tight.

Of this cancer of intolerance.

Offensive, and laughable performance

Oh, Barry.

Oh, come on, you know how political the Tonys are.

Oh, come on. I know you've got an American Express black card in there.

Oh, come on. You guys don't even feel, like, slightly bad for Emma?

Oh, Dee Dee, that is incredibly generous of you!

Oh, gay bar. Can't go. I'd be mobbed.

Oh, God, I can't believe this is finally happening.

Oh, God. I knew this was gonna somehow turn around to me.

Oh, honey…

Oh, I think I read about that. Eddie Sharpe, the talk show host?

Oh, I wasn't talking about her.

Oh, I'm just… I'm so happy to be able to help.

Oh, it's rom com Friday. Rom com Friday is sacred.

Oh, my God, and you know, what's my mom going to think?

Oh, my God, is she still alive?

Oh, my God, it's you.

Oh, my God, yes!

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God. That's Dee Dee Allen.

Oh, my gosh. Check this out.

Oh, shut up!

Oh, they hated you.

Oh, uh, there's an Applebee's by the mall.

Oh, well, I'm surprised you're surprised.

Oh, wow!

Oh, yeah, so I got out.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh? Mmm.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh. Dickinson, four rooms. I called yesterday.

Okay, here.

Okay, honey. Look at me.

Okay, I admit that got to me.

Okay, I know everybody's really angry.

Okay, I mean, yeah, yep, you could wear that to prom

Okay, it's official. I love you. You're the cool grandmother I never had.

Okay, let's cut the crap. I would kill, kill,

Okay, now we have got to get an anthem!

Okay, one, shut up. Two, I refuse to give up, okay?

Okay, people, it's Mickey and Judy time. Okay?

Okay, Sheldon's working on a venue. Now, how's the song?

Okay, what's going on here? Why is everybody always so mad at me?

Okay! Oh, can we do it tomorrow? We can meet at my place.

Okay? I am as gay as a bucket of wigs.

Okay? Will you give me a ride in your pickup truck?

Okay.

Okay.

Okay. [chuckles]

Okay. Here's what we're gonna do. We are going to that prom, okay?

Okay. I just got off the phone with the state's attorney.

Okay. I'm gonna give you some space, and I'll be in the faculty lounge, okay?

Okay. No, thank you. It's fine, everyone.

Okay. Okay, fine. Look, Sheldon, you got to get that girl on TV.

Okay. That's it. I like him.

Okay. This is my card from the Actors Federal Credit Union.

Okay. You just… stay…

One for the kids at the Elks Lodge in town.

Ooh!

Ooh! Dude! Nice!

Or a Broadway star! [chuckles]

Or keep it lying around

Or whatever you're gonna do, I know I should do something.

People are gonna see us dancing together and kissing.

People don't turn gay.

People like her.

People need to know it is possible to change the world,

Please forgive me. I've missed you so much.

Please report to after school detention?

Please, just stop helping me.

Please, please, no. I already gave a house.

Please.

Promposal day!

Really? [giggles]

Really? That's so surprising because you're not my usual demographic.

Regardless of who they happen to love.

Right. Um…

Saw this movie with Eddie.

Sculpt a human soul.

See? See?

See? We're not narcissists.

Seriously, Dee Dee, this is unsettling.

She can't, and that's why the courts are involved.

She had that whole audience standing on their feet screaming bloody murder!

She knew immediately what it meant.

She owes me a house! She owes me my house!

She thinks this is a civil rights issue. This is a big deal, Emma.

She's a complete and total control freak.

She's a lesbian. She wanted to take her girlfriend to the high school prom,

She's a very passionate woman.

She's booked for tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m.

She's from Edgewater, Indiana.

She's had a rough go of it.

She's the best thing in my life.

Sí! Sí, señor!

Since… whatever's happened in Indiana.

Sing it, Eleanor!

Single, just putting it out there.

Single.

Sixteen years old. I was terrified.

So although it breaks my heart, we have no choice.

So don't you…

So here goes.

So I will put these out on the table,

So I wrote a song for all the people out there

So I'll start.

So it's come to this.

So the Foss, he says, "Hey, kid. Snap out of it."

So the parents met without my knowledge, and they've organized two proms.

So we have to pay a rental fee on the gym.

So we looked around for a cause that might give us some credibility.

So, look, I… I've been thinking hard about this.

So, theater's a distraction. Is that what you mean?

So, what are you saying?

So?

Some little injustice we can drive to. Recycling.

Something important.

Something is really wrong. The whole parking lot is completely empty.

Sometimes I think I really… I just want to quit.

Sorry?

Spend my whole life trying to stay in the game,

Standing there in that stupid dress alone in the gym,

Starring the incomparable Dee Dee Allen.

Stepdad? Do you mean your parents are divorced?

Steve Sondheim'll write us something. He's a big fan of my Sweeney Todd.

Still, I have played Hamlet,

Stop it! Stop this, please!

Stop it.

Stop singing, stop! You're making me hate God.

Strangers burst in hurling insults at the parents, and you do nothing.

Such humility and dignity.

Sure. I'll go ahead, do a pre shop.

Surely you know who I am.

Sweetheart, I'm so sorry, but this is not a student matter.

Take me now to this Apples & Bees place.

Teacher.

Tell her we're in love. That was the plan, wasn't it?

Tell me about you.

Tell me… [chuckles softly]

Terrified!

Thank you for helping her…

Thank you, Beverly! Thank you!

Thank you. Who are you?

Thanks for hanging out with me these past couple of days.

Thanks for meeting me. I was afraid you wouldn't come

Thanks to pressure from the state's attorney's office, prom is back on!

That are standing in the wings, waiting to go on.

That gay people and gay positive icons, such as myself,

That I could do something. Something important.

That I would never feel any worse, you know?

That is also a major thing. No, we need something we can handle.

That is good.

That is…

That might be enough.

That thing that you and I were talking about.

That this reviewer has ever had the squirming misfortune to endure."

That was me.

That was you who called and hung up, wasn't it?

That you'll never be nearer to than you are right now.

That… That would be wonderful.

That's gonna be on my heart till the day I die.

That's just… It's just a per… [voice breaking] …a personal attack.

That's not criticism.

That's not so bad.

That's really nice. Thanks, kid.

That's the point of celebrity. So I have to be reprogrammed.

That's why I wanted you guys to see it. I've never been more proud.

The courts told the PTA they had to hold an inclusive prom.

The first review is in. New Jersey Star Ledger.

The first thing I'm going to do is contact the Indiana state's attorney.

The five of us are gonna teach you…

The Godspell kids will back us up,

The kids are saying there's gonna be another prom.

The lawyer might've had legal power, but you really scared people.

The next thing you know, some modern day Eleanor Roosevelt

The number at the top of the second act, "The Lady's Improving"? Chills.

The only good thing.

The point is every Fosse girl knows that story.

The point is you are brave.

The real reason why we came here to visit you.

The rest of the reviews are coming in!

The thought of getting up in front of all of those people.

The walk away. The cute little truck.

The worst part was that you didn't come even though you knew what happened.

The zazz is not the moves. The zazz comes from within.

Then he… took me out for dinner after.

Then we realized that we're not capable of building anything.

There must be a way to rid this community, and by extension, the nation,

There was some resistance.

There will be a kick ass prom in Edgewater, Indiana, for everybody,

There's a very simple way that we can still love ourselves

There's no limit on that baby.

There's no one in the world I'd rather go with.

There's only one thing I'm sure about.

They are who they are.

They called us narcissists, and it hurt.

They can't stop us. We will march into that room

They canceled prom?

They don't vote for you. They vote for your brand.

They figured out we were together and they made sure I didn't find out.

They hated you with a burning passion stoked by centuries of intolerance

They threw me away.

They want me to go on as Roxie Hart!

They're down to the third cover for the role of Roxie Hart

They're going to see the bravest person on the planet.

Think about Mrs. Greene.

Think about that fake prom.

This is a complete disaster.

This is about government… tearing our community apart.

This is about us finally being us.

This is about you.

This is all great. [chuckles]

This is already the worst night of my life.

This is amazing.

This is awkward.

This is gonna close us.

This is gonna get me my third Tony Award.

This is heartbreaking.

This is horrible. It really is.

This is it.

This is not a review you want when you have crappy advance sales.

This is not about a prom anymore. This is about right and wrong.

This is not about government intervention.

This is not about school rules. This is a civil rights case.

This is so generous of you guys.

This is so hard. Does every girl go through this?

This is the part where we roll up our sleeves

This is too much. It's too much for my heart.

This is why you came here? For publicity?

This isn't about me.

This pisses me off.

This was supposed to solve that.

This whole… [rolls tongue]

This, the master stroke, your idea.

Tina Louise has shingles!