The Roles: Lawrence

Lawrence is fifty-ish, a man of culture and class, sophisticated, smooth and polished, and a so good at playing the game that it has all become a bit boring for him. He gives his rich middle-aged female marks what they want-- romance, excitement, passion and even adventure, but when we first meet him, some of the fun is gone. Nobody could be more surprised than he to find that something, or someone, can revive his joy and delight in life.

Lawrence has been played in the movies by David Niven and Michael Caine. On stage, the part was originated by John Lithgow; when Lithgow stepped down, Jonathan Pryce took over the role.

The part calls for British, Viennese, and (briefly) Spanish accents. Lawrence has eight musical numbers. Lawrence stays primarily in Baritone territory, though he's occasionally called on to pop up to F and G.