Creators
book by Stephen Chbosky and Bill Russell
music by Henry Krieger
lyrics by Bill Russell
Synopsis
La Traviata with a disco beat, based on Camille by Alexandre Dumas, fils
1980. Caleigh, an exotically charismatic woman, is kept in grand style by billionaire Marshall Fiske. They are regulars at Studio — where the chosen movers and shakers dance the night away.
Blake, a jaded, gay, rich kid introduces his med-school friend Ian to the wild and glamorous Studio experience. There, Ian meets Caleigh and the seeds of their tragic romance are sown.
Despite her view of romance as a commodity to be bartered, Caleigh falls in love with the young student, sacrificing her taste for the extravagance Marshall provides to run away with Ian to the country. When Ian’s mother shows up and begs Caleigh to end the relationship so that Ian will not throw away his promising future, Caleigh faces a larger sacrifice than she ever imagined.
This passionate, stylish and sexy story plays out against the glamor and decadence of Studio 54, where “actions have no consequence” … until they do.
3 replies on “Kept”
Hello! How can I buy the sheet music to Average Simple Mega Superstar? Thanks so much!
Tim
Hi Bill,
Thank you for the fabulous song,
I’D LIKE TO BE on Jade and Sarsaparilla’s 1976 album.
3 questions:
1. Do/can I get permission from you to sing this with another woman at our March 23, 2019 Showcase?
2. Do you have sheet music for it? Our Artistic Director would like to see it, even though the S part is in my head. My friend would also like it to learn the A part.
3. Is there a fee?
I have been singing this, impromptu, at weddings and even a memorials since the early ’90’s.
My mobile is 484.888.6966
Thank you for giving this request your attention.
Peace and love through music,
Jessie
hi jessie,
this is so cool! i love that song …
1. once a song has been recorded you don’t need permission to perform it
2. i have a lead-sheet … will have to check what it is which i can’t do until tomorrow
3. i charge $8 for music … if you could send that to my paypal account: billboyruss@aol.com i’d be grateful
thanks much!
bill