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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical is a hilarious new show based on the classic film. Follow our 10 simple tips and you’ll be sure to drive any man away in no time!
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Introduction
Based on the cult classic romantic comedy, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical follows the story of Andie Anderson as she attempts to write an article for Composure magazine on how to lose a guy in 10 days. in order to prove to her boss that she is indeed a competent journalist. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with Benjamin Barry, a notoriously commitment-phobic ad executive who has bet his colleagues that he can make any woman fall in love with him in just 10 days. As their bet progresses, Andie and Benjamin begin to realize that they might be right for each other after all.
The Plot
Andie (Kate Hudson) is a magazine writer who is trying to prove to her boss that she can write a great article by finding a guy, dating him, and then writing about the experience. She meets Benjamin (Matthew McConaughey), who she thinks would be the perfect candidate, and sets out to make him fall in love with her so she can write her article. But things start to go wrong when Andie falls for Benjamin for real. Can she still finish her article and get her happy ending?
The Characters
The Characters
Andie Anderson is a young woman working for a women’s magazine called Composure as an advice columnist. She is tasked with writing an article entitled “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” in order to prove that all women are capable of driving men away if they try hard enough. In order to write the article, Andie must find a man and make him fall in love with her within ten days, and then dump him.
Benjamin Barry is a young advertising executive working for the same magazine as Andie. He makes a bet with his boss that he can make any woman fall in love with him in ten days. When Andie’s column comes out, Ben sets his sights on her as his target.
Andie and Benjamin meet and, after a rocky start, begin to fall for each other despite their better judgment. However, as the days tick by, Andie begins to employ more and more of the “ techniques” from her column in order to lose Ben, while Ben desperately tries to hold onto Andie despite her best efforts. Will they be able to figure out their feelings before it’s too late?
The Music
The music of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical” is by Harry Connick, Jr. and book by Michele Asselin. “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical” is a stage adaptation of the 2003 romantic comedy film of the same name, which was based on the novel The Gadfly by journalist Laura Ziskin.
The Lyrics
The lyrics for “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical” were written by Ella Jane Von vectorson and comprise a mix of pop, R&B, and theatre music. The score was composed by Matthew Sklar.
The opening song, “How to Start Losing”, is sung by Andie (Katharine McPhee) as she resolves to break up with Benjamin (Hunter Foster) in order to write a magazine article on how to lose a guy in ten days. In the second song, “The Rule Book”, Andie’s coworkers explain the rules she must follow in order to complete her task. Other songs in the musical include “Watch Out”, “I Have Arrived”, and “Ready or Not”.
The Set
The Set includes a main stage with a large set piece in the center that serves as both the inside of and the exterior of Andie’s apartment. There are also several smaller set pieces that represent various locations within New York City. The set is decorated with large, colorful props and signage to create a fun and festive atmosphere.
The Costumes
The musical is based on the 2003 movie of the same name, which starred Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. The movie was set in New York City, and the musical is set in the present day. The costume designer for the musical is Howell Binkley.
The costumes are very important in this show, as they help to set the tone and atmosphere of each scene. In general, the costumes are quite flashy and over-the-top, befitting a Musical comedy. The colors are very saturated, and there is a lot of sequin and glitter.
For the female lead, Andie Anderson (played by Krystal Joy Brown), her costumes help to emphasize her transformation from a high-powered career woman to a ditzy, girly girl. In the beginning of the show, Andie wears business suits and heels. As she starts to change her ways to try to win over her guy, she starts to wear more revealing clothing and sexier shoes. By the end of the show, she is wearing a short dress with a very low neckline and high heels.
Benjamin Barry (played by Corbin Bleu), is supposed to be a smooth ladies man, and his costumes reflect that. He wears a lot of button-down shirts with slacks or jeans. His clothing is always well-tailored and he always looks put together.
The costumes in this show are very important in conveying the characters and the story line. They are also very eye-catching and visually stunning.
The Lighting
The lighting in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: The Musical, is integral to the telling of the story. It is used to create atmosphere, set the tone, and support the action on stage.
The musical is set in New York City, and the lighting designer has used a combination of natural light and city lights to create a realistic backdrop for the show. The use of spotlights and moving lights is also employed to create different moods and add excitement to the production.
The Sound
The Sound is the perfect place to catch a live show in New Orleans. The intimate setting and great acoustics make it one of the best music venues in the city. The venue is located in the Warehouse District, just a few blocks from the French Quarter.
The Conclusion
The Conclusion is the final part of the musical, in which Andie finally gets her happy ending with Benjamin. In this section, we see Andie and Benjamin together at last, as they reconcile and fall in love. The musical ends with a reprise of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, in which Andie and Benjamin sing about how they will never let their love die.
