1. Do I Hear a Waltz
Kimberly Fulco

2. A Bit of Background
Book by Arthur Laurents with Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Sondheim was rather disinterested in the project but felt obligated
There was so much drama between Laurents, Rodgers, and Sondheim

3. Act 1 Summary
Leona, the Yeagers, and the McIlhennys all check into the Pensione Floria in Venice
Signora Fiora (an Italian business woman) is their hostess
The following morning, Leona meets Renato Di Rossi (a shopkeeper)
He offers to help Leona while she is in Venice, but she declines
The next day, Renato sends a package to Leona before showing up himself to ask her out
Leona later finds out that Renato is married
Eddie and Floria get together
Leona confronts Renato. The act ends with her contemplating what she wants to do about the situation

4. Act 2 Summary
Eddie returns to Jennifer. The next day he takes her out and tells her that he wants to return to America to save their marriage.
Renato brings Leona a garnet necklace and asks her to stay in Venice
At a party, Leona ends up paying for the necklace
Leona realizes Renato only wanted her money, not her
Leona reveals the affair between Floria and Eddie
The next day everyone checks out. Renato arrives before Leona leaves.
They make amends, but realize they can only be friends and Leona leaves

5. Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89C4L-7iiiQ Act 1 Act 2
"Someone Woke Up" “Moon in My Window”
"This Week, Americans“ “We’re Gonna be Alright”
"What Do We Do? We Fly!“ “Do I Hear a Waltz?”
"Someone Like You" “Stay”
"Bargaining" “Perfectly Lovely Couple”
"Here We Are Again" “Last Week, Americans”
"Thinking" “Thank You so Much”
"No Understand" “Finale”
"Take the Moment"

6. The Original Cast Elizabeth Allen – Leona Samish
Sergio Franchi – Renato Di Rossi
Carol Bruce – Signora Fioria
Stuart Damon – Eddie Yaeger
Julienne Marie – Jennifer Yaeger
Jack Manning – Mr. McIlhenny
Madeleine Sherwood – Mrs. McIlhenny
Fleury D'Antonakis – Giovanna
James Dybas – Vito
Christopher Votos – Mauro

7. The Original Production
Ran at the 46th Street Theatre from March 18, 1965 to September 25, 1965
Ran for a total of 220 performances
Directed by John Dexter
Choreography by Herbert Ross
Scenic and Costume Design by Beni Montresor
Lighting Design by Jules Fisher
There has never been a revival of the show on Broadway

8. Awards Nominated for 3 Tony Awards Best Original Score
Best Scenic Design
Best Lead Actress in a Musical (Elizabeth Allen)

9. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_I_Hear_a_Waltz%3F