Boy/Girl Comedic Duets

[Megan Marie]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 6:48pm

Hey everyone,

I need everyones help. Every year theres a music festival held locally, and its a big deal. There are many different categories for singing (classical, folk, Musical Theatre,etc) My friend and I sang "How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved you" from Royal Wedding for the Musical Theatre class last year and we came in #1 and we won this scholarship and everything for it. This year we want a really kick ass musical theatre duet to blow this judge away, but I need some help in finding some Boy-Girl Comedic duets. Preferably not ones that are used 24/7. If you people could throw some ideas at me that would be great!

Thanks alot!

[LadyGuenevere]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 6:59pm

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" from Zanna Don't is hilarious...but I doubt that they have the sheet music out already (unless someone wants to correct me?).

[Gothampc]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:05pm

I Wish I Were In Love Again from Babes in Arms

[Craig]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:06pm

I Get Jealous from High Button Shoes
Be anything but a girl from Meet Me In St. Louis
Two Lost Souls from Damn Yankees

[MyQueenPattiLupone]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:11pm

The first thing that came to my mind was "Two of a Kind" from Lippa's Wild Party...or how about "Sue Me" from Guys and Dolls

[BudFrump23]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:21pm

Therapy - tick, tick...BOOM!
Love From A Heart of Gold - H2$
Lovely - A Funny Thing...Forum
It Couldn't Please Me More - Cabaret
I Remember It Well - Gigi
Follow Your Heart - Urinetown
Mooning - Grease
You Must Meet My Wife - A Little Night Music
No Life - Sunday In The Park With George

[Elphie]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:26pm

"Anything You Can Do"
-Annie Get Your Gun

[BillyLawlor]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:40pm

Elphie's choice is one of my favorites. That can be really hysterical if you have to two strong actor/singers.

I think "The Tango Maureen" is incredibly funny- and can be pulled off if, again, done by two strong performers.

[bob8rich]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:45pm

"We're Gonna Be Alright" from DO I HEAR A WALTZ? is a top class male/female comic duet. Others well worth considering are:

"He And She" from THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE
"The Heart Is Quicker Than The Eye" from ON YOUR TOES
"Barcelona" from COMPANY
"I Wish I Were In Love Again" from BABES IN ARMS
"Anything You Can Do" from ANNIE, GET YOUR GUN

[broadway geek]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 7:56pm

You might want to consider changing the parts around, like having the girl sing the boy part and vise versa. "Do you love me?" from Fiddler on the Roof might be good.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 8:01pm

"A Little Priest" from Sweeney Todd. I can't believe no one's said this.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 8:17pm

When did the word "comic" morph into the word "comedic" Pray tell!

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 8:35pm

"Flattery" from WHOOP-UP.

[zbigner]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 9:36pm

"The Tennis Song" from City of Angels is worth consideration. "You're Nothing without Me" from that show might also work with some adaptation since it's not boy/girl in the context of the show.

Zack

[Megan Marie]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 11:19pm

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate everyones ideas! Can't wait to hear more...

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 1/7/04 at 11:30pm

I too agree with Elphie's and Billy's suggestion. You can't go wrong with "Anything you can do (I can do better)". That was the first that came to my mind when I read your post.
Another suggestion could be "Timeless to Me" from Hairspray, if you can persuade your partner to dress in drag and you dress up as a guy !

Take Care

[bob8rich]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 4:33am

I agree - "A Little Priest" is the best comic duet from any musical. I'm not so sure it's suitable as a "Boy/Girl" duet though - possibly needs older performers. But, I guess it depends on how good the performers are! So, if you have the confidence to do it - go for it!

[alterego]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 7:23am

How about Cole Porter's 'You're The Top' from Anything Goes?

[chasing_rainbows43]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 10:29am

"Everything I Got (Belongs To You)" from By Jupiter is a great one that I've never ever heard anyone use. (although, it's not exactly the most widely known show....).
If you've never heard that one, PM me and we can try to fix that.
~Sarah, always pimpin' By Jupiter (and no, no involvement whatsoever. before my time, I just love the show)

[Auggie27]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 10:39am

Hey, what about BAT BOY's "Inside Your Heart?" It's the only love duet I know during which you must you tap your vein, junkie-style. And it's a damned catchy tune, too.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 10:55am

Dog Versus You - Lucky Stiff
Nice - Lucky Stiff
Funny: Duck Joke - My Favorite Year (not necessarily boy/girl, but it doesn't matter, cute song)
Take a Job - Do Re Mi
I've Got it All - On the Twentieth Century (my personal favorite choice)

[robbiej]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 11:07am

Well...depending on your voice type, you could do 'Oh Happy We' from Candide.

But one of my all time faves that can make an audience fall in love with you is 'What Could Be Better Than That?' from BABY. It's really a musical scene...if that's ok.

[Megan Marie]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 6:18pm

The only problem I find with Anything You Can Do is that EVERYONE uses that duet every year. Because its such an awesome duet, every year I see at least 4 people do this, and its been butchered so horribly . But however Thank you everyone for your ideas, I will be looking into all of them :)

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 6:52pm

Anything You Can Do is definetely over-done.
To be original, i'd go with Tango:Maureen (provided the guy is nasally and you have a strong belt)

[Megan Marie]

Posted: 1/8/04 at 6:57pm

Yeah the guy is definetly not nasally. Ahahha, however I can belt.....So thats definetly a thought.