favorite opening number — Page 3

"I Ain't Down Yet" as sung by Tammy Grimes and her brothers in THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN(1960). It was a rousing number and a great Act One opening. Unfortunately, Act Two was downhill all the way; you could say that it sank.

Also, I don't think that overtures should be considered as "opening numbers". Most overtures are great IMO, even overtures to flops.

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Ragtime.
Into the Woods.
Songs for a New World.

Also, 42nd Street: "We're gonna work again!" - "Put on your tap shoes Frances!" - "Julian Marsh is doin' a show!"

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Ragtime was the first one that popped into my head. I'm not even that familiar with the show, but I'm in love with the opening number.