WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY? REPRISE ACT 1
RIO
SCENE TWELVE
“WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY? –Reprise”
All of the rich are self congratulating themselves in the Pinnacle Restaurant. Music played
Gavotte style. Strings play the melody.
In Gm
Chorus What did you make today?
Man 1 Well the market was strong, I bought low – sold high.
Chorus What did you make today?
Man 2 Got a wage concession and milked ‘em dry
Lady 1 All these beggars are upon us,
Our government is scandalous
We have to hire our own security. (crowd chorus aah- ooh)
Chorus Tell me, What did you make today?
Man 3 Well my factory really cranked production.
(other chorus members echo, Not a Problem!)
Chorus What did you make today?
Man 4 Got some money kicked back from a bit of corruption
Lady 2 Too many social functions for us
The schedule is just torturous
Driving to and fro from through the debris
Dance–Gavotte style. John and Helena enter.
Helena Oh John, I don’t know
John Hey, there isn’t a woman here who can hold a candle to you.
(He kisses her hand)
Helena A candle? I…don’t understand.
John Which is exactly why you’re the best person here tonight.
Chorus What did you make today?
Man 5 All my coffee bean crops were ruined by dry spells.
Chorus What did you make today?
Man 6 (smiling) Made a fortune selling water from my wells
Lady 3 I think he’s making more than you do!
Lady 4 A darn good actor, that’s true
But I heard he’s broke, and that’s reality!
Music segues while Hawthorne sings “Not a Problem” as he tips the Maitre “D” for a good table location. They are given the best seat in the house.
Chorus What did you make today?
Maitre “D” Senior Hawthorne, won’t you please come this way.
John/Helena Not a problem
Group What did you make today?
Maitre “D” I hope you enjoy your meal this fine day.
John/Helena Not a problem
Ladys 5 & 6 Did you See he got the best seats
His lady is so elite
I’m certain they must be from royalty.
Chorus What did you make today?
What did you make today?
What did you make today?
What did you make today?
Music gavotte continues and resolves into strolling guitarists in the restaurant, Dsus4 to D7. Next song is in G major.
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