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'A Spoon and Some Glitter' is an original musical imagined and written by Curt Geneau. It is a funny, heartfelt, and magical story about memory, imagination, and the bond between siblings.
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Synopsis
With her daughters off at university and a move to a smaller home ahead, Nicole begins packing the last of the family’s belongings. In the attic, she stumbles across a trunk of forgotten treasures. A purple blanket, a worn spoon, and a sock or two sprinkled with glitter. Suddenly, memories she thought were tucked away come spilling back to life.
From forts built out of bed sheets to potions mixed from shampoo and socks, Nicole and her brother Curt once turned every day into a grand production. Now, through a play-within-a-play written by their younger selves, the audience is whisked into those chaotic, imaginative adventures complete with potion songs, cardboard dragons, blanket kingdoms, and musical numbers that never quite went as planned.
A Spoon and Some Glitter is a funny, touching, and magical new musical about memory, imagination, and the bond between siblings, and a love letter to the stories that make us who we are.
Musical Numbers
The attached audio files are demo versions of the songs from the musical 'A Spoon and Some Glitter' - Songs are subject to copyright.
ACT I
Act I (01) – We Are Stage Kids!
Performers: Full Ensemble
Summary: The curtain bursts open with pure energy and imagination. We Are Stage Kids! introduces our energetic and diverse chorus, and the lively world of stage performance complete with costumes, cardboard castles, and curtain calls. It’s a celebration of the joy of performing, the chaos of community theatre, and the boundless creativity that defines growing up as a 'Stage Kid'. The number sets the tone of the entire show: silly, self-aware, and full of heart.
Connection: Following no prior scene, this number establishes the show’s world and tone immediately. A musical love letter to every kid who ever made a stage out of a living room. Its closing refrain leads directly into Unwritten, where Adult Nicole steps away from the crowd and begins to question what happens when the stage lights dim and 'real life' takes over.
Why It Matters: This song is the show’s heartbeat, a declaration that theatre isn’t just something you do, it’s something you are. It introduces the recurring theme that creativity and belonging outlast childhood. The energy and humor in this opening anthem will later echo through Act II’s 'The Show Must Go Wrong!' in the same playful spirit.
Style: Big-ensemble Broadway opener; rhythmic clapping, bold harmonies, fast lyrical exchanges, and exuberant choreography. Think 'You Can’t Stop the Beat' a high-energy, infectious, and impossible not to smile through.
Act I (02) – Unwritten
Performers: Adult Nicole – Solo
Summary: As the excitement of the opening number fades, the lights fall to a quiet attic. Adult Nicole, surrounded by boxes and old trunk, sings Unwritten, a reflective and vulnerable solo about change, uncertainty, and rediscovering purpose. We discover her daughters have moved away, and life feels paused between chapters. The melody begins softly and grows in hope, mirroring Nicole’s realization that the next story, her own, is still waiting to be written.
Connection: Following the joyous chaos of We Are Stage Kids!, this moment draws the audience inward. It’s the emotional grounding after the overture of childhood energy. By the end of the song, Nicole’s introspection sets up the discovery that will trigger the entire story. As she opens an old trunk, the stage lights subtly shift toward memory, leading directly into The Plays We Staged.
Why It Matters: Unwritten anchors the show in emotional reality. It reminds the audience that while imagination fuels the story, the heart of this musical is about family, transition, and identity. This song introduces Adult Nicole’s inner journey, rediscovering her creative spirit and quietly opens the door to the memories that follow.
Style: Gentle contemporary ballad with piano and strings. Builds from soft reflection to cinematic warmth. Intimate, inspiring, and hopeful, like a whispered reminder that there’s still magic waiting between the lines.
Act I (03) – The Plays We Staged
Performers: Adult Curt and Adult Nicole – Duet
Summary: After discovering an old red dress and a glitter-covered spoon in the attic trunk, Curt and Nicole are swept into a joyful rush of memories. The Plays We Staged is a playful, nostalgic duet celebrating how their small childhood “productions” grew into something much bigger, a lifelong love of music, imagination, and sibling creativity. Through laughter and teasing, the song recreates the moment when their living-room stories became a musical production.
Connection: Following the introspective Unwritten, this song reignites color and motion. It’s the emotional spark that pulls the audience from the present day into a remembered childhood. The duet’s upbeat rhythm transitions seamlessly into the gentle ache of You Didn’t Just Take Your Lunchbox, as Curt exits and Nicole’s nostalgia deepens into longing.
Why It Matters: This number is the true catalyst of the show and the moment where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It reveals how performing became a passion for Curt and Nicole and how theatre became their shared language of connection. It’s joyous yet bittersweet, marking the last time the siblings stand together before the memories take over.
Style: Upbeat nostalgic duet with rhythmic piano, light percussion, and heartfelt harmonies. It's playful, warm, and triumphant with a reflective finish.
Act I (04) – You Didn’t Just Take Your Lunchbox
Performers: Adult Nicole & Wee Nicole – Duet
Summary: After Curt leaves the attic to move boxes to storage, Nicole watches him drive away, just as she once watched her big brother leave for school. The scene fades into memory as Wee Nicole appears, mirroring that same moment many years ago. You Didn’t Just Take Your Lunchbox is a tender, aching duet between Adult Nicole and her younger self (Wee Nicole), blending past and present through parallel emotion. What begins as a child’s sadness becomes a grown woman’s reflection on change, and remembering the feeling of watching those we love move on.
Connection: Following the joyful nostalgia of The Plays We Staged, this song shifts the tone to introspection and heart. The attic dissolves into a soft memory-scape, marking the first step into Nicole’s childhood world. Its final line (“You didn’t just take your lunchbox… you took a piece of me”) drifts away like a lullaby, fading into the light, and into a playful energy of PotionElodie, sung moments later by Wee Nicole.
Why It Matters: This song captures one of the show’s emotional anchors, the feeling of being left behind, not in tragedy, but in time. It defines Nicole’s inner world and her lifelong bond with Curt. The duet between her adult and child selves is a signature A Spoon and Some Glitter moment. It's honest, nostalgic, and quietly devastating in its simplicity.
Style: Gentle, emotional ballad featuring piano and solo violin. Starting with soft acoustic tones and swells into cinematic warmth. The tone is tender, wistful, and heartfelt.
Act I (05) – PotionElodie
Performers: Wee Nicole – Solo
Summary: PotionElodie captures the pure wonder of childhood imagination. As she prepares for an adventure into a world of imagination, Wee Nicole begins to “brew” a magical potion using her tools of creativity, shampoo, glitter, a pickle and a sock. The song is playful and enchanting, sung with wide-eyed sincerity and charm. Each verse feels like a small spell, reminding us that imagination itself is the real magic. By its end, the gentle rhythm of her make-believe blends into a soft lullaby as reality shifts into imagination.
Connection: This song follows the emotional quiet of You Didn’t Just Take Your Lunchbox, gently lifting the tone back into innocence and joy. It bridges sadness and wonder as a child’s exploration turns into creating. The potion-making becomes symbolic of how Nicole’s imagination turns emotion into art. As the song fades, the two siblings take their first physical steps into imagination and, leading into the dreamlike ballad of Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See, which carries them from play into the world of dreams.
Why It Matters: PotionElodie is a small but essential heartbeat in Act I. It captures the essence of what makes Nicole who she is, creative, hopeful, and endlessly curious. It’s also the show’s first “magical realism” moment, blending childlike play with musical storytelling. This song subtly introduces the recurring glitter motif becoming a symbol of creativity, love, and transformation that threads through the entire show.
Style: Playful lullaby, simple piano, light percussion, and soft magical sparkle beneath a sweet, youthful vocal. The tone is whimsical, innocent, and enchanting.
Act I (06) – Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See
Performers: Adult Nicole – Solo (underscored by dreamlike ensemble harmonies)
Summary: Adult Nicole’s voice softly returns, guiding both her younger self, Curt and the audience into the imagination world that will soon come alive. Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See is a gentle, dreamlike number about the power of letting go and trusting imagination to take over. It bridges the real and the remembered, slowly blending them into a world of childhood adventure.
Connection: Following the playful innocence of PotionElodie, this song serves as a transition from reality to fantasy. It begins as a lullaby and blossoms into something ethereal, underscoring the first transformation of the stage. By the end of the piece, the lighting shifts reality melts away, and Wee Curt and Wee Nicole step into a world of make-believe, setting up the excitement of The Quest Begins.
Why It Matters: This song is one of the show’s most important tonal shifts. It’s where the “magic” truly begins. A lyrical bridge between adult reflection and childhood wonder. Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See marks the first time the show’s two timelines fully connect, as Adult Nicole becomes both narrator and dreamer. The warmth and reassurance in her voice gently guide the audience deeper into the story’s heart.
Style: Soft, cinematic lullaby with piano, strings, and light choral backing. Fluid and atmospheric, with emotional build but restrained delivery. The tone is tender, ethereal, and introspective.
Act I (07) – This is the Quest!
Performers: Wee Curt, Little Curt, Wee Nicole, Little Nicole & *off Stage* Ensemble (Kids’ Chorus)
Placement: Follows Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See and preparing us for A Maiden in a Dress – The Musical
Summary: The dream world bursts fully to life as Wee Curt and Wee Nicole set out on their first grand adventure and subtly hand the torch to both Little Curt and Little Nicole. This Is the Quest is an energetic, imagination-driven anthem where everyday household items become magical weapons and enchanted treasures. The siblings turn cardboard, blankets, and brooms into a stage show. Each verse brims with playful discoveries, and the kind of boundless confidence only children possess.
Connection: Following the dreamlike transition of Close Your Eyes and You’ll Soon See, this number launches the audience into the heart of Nicole’s childhood world. It’s the first full adventure sequence, where the siblings’ creativity explodes into movement, color, and laughter. The song will launch the siblings into an even bigger production, A Maiden in a Dress – The Musical.
Why It Matters: This Is the Quest captures the spirit of the show. It’s the first time the siblings work as co-creators, discovering how imagination can turn the simplest moments into lasting memories. The song also introduces the recurring idea that every act of play has meaning, and foreshadowing the theatre magic that defines their future.
Style: High-energy, theatrical march with a pop-Broadway sensibility. Layered vocals and rhythmic percussion, drive the heart of this adventurous anthem.
Act I (08) – A Maiden in a Dress – The Musical
Performers: Little Curt, Little Nicole & Kids’ Ensemble
Summary: After mishearing the phrase “maiden in distress,” Little Nicole insists their next play must be called A Maiden in a Dress. And, also a musical. What begins as a small living-room idea quickly spirals into a full-scale children’s musical, complete with dramatic solos, and an uninvited ensemble of enthusiastic neighborhood kids. A Maiden in a Dress – The Musical is pure, comedic mayhem and a celebration of how seriously kids can take make-believe. The song captures the joy of creativity, the chaos of collaboration, and the first glimmer of theatrical ambition that will shape Curt and Nicole’s lives.
Connection: Following the adventure energy of This Is the Quest, this number feels like the “opening night” of their childhood imagination. It builds naturally from the enthusiasm of play to the excitement of performance. The gradual escalation of a full chorus that seems to appear from nowhere, sets up the even bigger ensemble spectacle of Why Is This a Musical?, the Act I finale.
Why It Matters: This is the siblings’ first taste of theatre magic. What starts as a misunderstanding becomes their first shared “production,” and the first time they truly experience the thrill of performance. The song also marks the moment when play transforms into storytelling, the foundation of the musical’s meta-structure. It’s lighthearted, over the top, and full of heart, showing how two creative kids can turn a small mishap into something unforgettable.
Style: Over-the-top children’s musical parody with bold brass, rhythmic piano, and a full ensemble chorus. Playful and self-aware, with layered harmonies and comic interruptions.
Act I (09) – Why Is This a Musical?
Performers: Wee, Little, and Adult versions of Curt and Nicole and Kids' Ensemble
Summary: The stage erupts into beautiful chaos as every version of Curt and Nicole (including the newest versions Young Nicole and Young Curt) collide in a single, show-stopping number. Why Is This a Musical? is the moment when imagination and reality fully merge in a comedic yet heartfelt anthem about art, purpose, and why stories need to be told. The number starts as a self-aware joke (“Why are we singing? Who wrote this thing?”) but swells into a unifying celebration of family, creativity, and love. As all ages of the siblings come together, the audience sees their journey from playful kids to nostalgic adults reflected in one exhilarating, show stopping musical moment.
Connection: Following the delightful pandemonium of A Maiden in a Dress – The Musical, this finale of Act 1 takes that joyful energy and explodes it into a grand theatrical statement. It unites all timelines in a single scene, symbolizing the seamless bridge between imagination and memory. The closing chorus builds to a powerful ensemble finish that leaves the audience breathless before the lights fade and intermission begins.
Why It Matters: This number is the emotional and thematic heart of Act I. It distills the show’s core question: Why do we tell stories at all? and answers it through connection, not explanation. It’s equal parts satire and sincerity, proving that the siblings’ creativity has meaning far beyond childhood play. This is the moment when A Spoon and Some Glitter stops being a nostalgic memory and becomes a celebration of storytelling itself.
Style: Full Broadway ensemble showstopper with layered harmonies, rapid-fire humor, and big orchestral swells. Self-aware, heartfelt, and explosive. A dazzling, meta-finale that brings down the house as the curtains close.
Musical Numbers
The attached audio files are demo versions of the songs from the musical 'A Spoon and Some Glitter' - Songs are subject to copyright.
ACT II
Act II (01) – Curtain’s Up… Again!
Performers: Young Curt, Young Nicole & Kids’ Ensemble
Summary: The curtain rises again... Literally and metaphorically. Curtain’s Up… Again! opens Act II with the official introduction of Young Curt and Young Nicole bustling backstage, surrounded by the familiar chaos of a theatre production moments before showtime. They call out cues, misplace props, and share witty banter as the younger cast scrambles to prepare. It’s a hilarious and high-energy tribute to the excitement (and panic) that comes with putting on a show, complete with self-aware nods to their growing love for the stage.
Connection: After the explosive Act I finale, this number resets the energy while keeping the momentum alive. It establishes the new “One Act Play” written by Young Curt and Nicole, the next chapter in their creative journey. As the orchestra builds, the kids shout “Places!” and launch into their latest story, seamlessly transitioning into Every Kingdom Needs a Hero.
Why It Matters: This song embodies the show’s meta spirit and sense of fun. It’s theatre about theatre and a joyful nod to the beautiful chaos that happens before every curtain rises. It also marks a tonal shift as the siblings are no longer little kids playing make-believe but young performers learning the craft of storytelling. Beneath the comedy lies a growing sense of purpose and collaboration that will carry through the rest of the act.
Style: Broadway “show within a show” opener with snappy rhythms, fast exchanges, and ensemble interplay. Percussive and meta, with hints of vaudeville and modern pop flair. Tone: exuberant, witty, and bursting with backstage energy — think Another Op’nin’, Another Show (Kiss Me, Kate)
Act II (02) – Every Kingdom Needs a Hero
Performers: Young Nicole, Young Curt, Townspeople, Kids’ Ensemble
Summary: As the “play within the play” continues, Young Nicole steps into the spotlight as the unlikely hero of her own story. The townspeople sing of bravery, courage, and the legends that make a kingdom strong, only to realize that true heroism comes not from power or perfection, but from kindness and imagination. Every Kingdom Needs a Hero is a sweeping ensemble number that transforms the stage into a storybook world, with banners flying, choruses swelling, and Nicole leading the charge as a hero in a simple red dress.
Connection: This number launches the fantasy adventure at the core of Act II’s One Act Play. It follows the comedic chaos of Curtain’s Up… Again! with grandeur and sincerity, setting a striking contrast. Its triumphant finale flows seamlessly into the mayhem of The Show Must Go Wrong!, as the “perfect” production suddenly starts to unravel.
Why It Matters: This song captures the show’s message in miniature, that real heroism often hides in everyday acts of love, creativity, and compassion. It gives Young Nicole her defining moment of confidence and foreshadows the emotional wisdom that will eventually return to Adult Nicole in the attic. It’s a musical high point of empowerment and joy before everything hilariously falls apart.
Style: Epic ensemble anthem with bold percussion, swelling strings, and layered choral harmonies. It's cinematic, inspiring, and theatrical, think Into the Woods meets Matilda the Musical with the grandeur of Defying Gravity.
Act II (03) – The Show Must Go Wrong!
Performers: Young Curt, Young Nicole, Kids’ Ensemble
Summary: Just when everything seems to be going perfectly, the production starts to unravel, sets collapse, costumes malfunction, and props go missing. But instead of giving up, the kids double down with determination and laughter. The Show Must Go Wrong! turns total backstage disaster into a triumphant musical moment, where teamwork and joy win out over chaos. Every “mistake” becomes part of the choreography, and every accident finds its rhythm. By the final chorus, the audience is cheering as the young cast proves that even when everything falls apart, the show (and the spirit) still goes on.
Connection: This number explodes right out of Every Kingdom Needs a Hero, beginning with a comedic “set malfunction” that slowly transforms into a full-fledged ensemble performance. It bridges high fantasy and behind-the-scenes meta theatre, serving as both comic relief and emotional reaffirmation. As the chaos resolves, the set repairs itself in time for A Maiden in a Dress – Finale, showing that imagination always finds a way to rebuild.
Why It Matters: This is the ultimate celebration of creativity under pressure. It embodies the spirit of A Spoon and Some Glitter with the celebration of joy through imperfection, resilience through laughter, and art born from chaos. It also mirrors the larger message of the show: that the most magical moments often come when plans go sideways. This is the siblings’ “We Are Stage Kids” energy realized in full theatrical form, proving that every mistake can still sparkle when you add a spoonful of glitter.
Style: High-octane, comedic ensemble number with fast percussion, call-and-response vocals, and bursts of brass. Controlled chaos meets Broadway precision. It's equal parts Hilarious, confident, and electric. Think The Greatest Showman meets Into The Woods.
Act II (04) – A Maiden in a Dress – Finale
Performers: Young Nicole, Young Curt, and Kids’ Ensemble
Summary: Now that the show is back on track, it’s now bigger than ever. A Maiden in a Dress – Finale is the triumphant conclusion of the children’s homemade musical, a larger-than-life celebration where imagination conquers chaos and teamwork saves the day. Young Nicole takes center stage as the “maiden,” realizing her strength doesn’t come from being rescued but from believing in herself. Young Curt proudly joins her for one last, over-the-top reprise, complete with dancing kids, confetti, and glitter flying through the air.
Connection: After the hilarious pandemonium of The Show Must Go Wrong!, this number restores order with heart and humor. It gives emotional closure to the play-within-a-play, tying up its story just as the larger musical begins to turn toward more introspective themes. Its final, joy-filled notes fade into the softer, more tender tones of A Knight’s Goodbye.
Why It Matters: This song represents growth, both within the siblings’ story and within themselves as young artists. It’s a love letter to perseverance and creativity, proving that no matter how chaotic the process, magic will always shine through. In the broader arc of A Spoon and Some Glitter, it’s the siblings’ first lesson in storytelling triumph: every tale, no matter how messy, deserves a finale.
Style: Grand, Broadway-style show finale with layered harmonies, rhythmic build, and comedic flair. Big and uu-apologetically theatrical. The tone is joyful, self-aware, and uplifting.
Act II (05) – A Knight’s Goodbye
Performers: Young Curt, Young Nicole, Kids' Ensemble
Summary: The laughter fades and the lights soften as Young Curt prepares to say farewell. A Knight’s Goodbye is a tender, bittersweet ballad about courage, change, and knowing when to let go. Young Curt returns the “Badge of Bravery” that Wee Nicole once gave him in Act I, symbolically closing their childhood adventure. Around him, the ensemble of children quietly sing their goodbyes, creating a moving farewell filled with warmth and gratitude.
Connection: Following the triumph of A Maiden in a Dress – Finale, this song slows the pace and turns inward. The bright energy gives way to a gentle stillness as Young Curt’s departure mirrors the emotional undercurrent of the entire show, the passage of time and the quiet ache of growing up. Its final verse transitions seamlessly into Unwritten (Reprise), as the echoes of childhood fade into the transition to adulthood.
Why It Matters: This song is the emotional core of Act II. It’s Curt’s moment of humility and love, the acknowledgment that every great story, no matter how joyful, carries an ending. It bridges the siblings’ youthful imagination with the wisdom of their adult selves, showing that saying goodbye doesn’t mean losing what you’ve built together. A Knight’s Goodbye anchors the show’s emotional truth: that love, creativity, and connection endure beyond every final curtain call.
Style: Heartfelt ballad with soft piano, and children’s choir harmonies. Builds from simple sincerity to gentle orchestral warmth. The tone is tender, reflective, and cinematic.
Act II (06) – Unwritten (Reprise)
Performers: Young Nicole and Adult Nicole – Duet
Summary: Unwritten (Reprise) bridges past and present as Young Nicole and Adult Nicole share the stage for the first time. It’s a deeply emotional duet between who she was and who she’s become, a moment of rediscovery and healing. Adult Nicole assures her younger self that the story isn’t over, and that creativity, kindness, and imagination will continue to live inside her. Together, they sing of hope and renewal, turning what began as a quiet Act I solo into a soaring, transformative anthem.
Connection: Following the poignancy of A Knight’s Goodbye, this reprise restores light and warmth. It mirrors the structure of Unwritten from Act I but now carries years of growth and self-understanding. The duet gently transitions the story back toward the attic, preparing the audience for the emotional confessions that will close the show. Its final harmonized line “the rest is still unwritten” fades into soft piano as Adult Curt steps forward to admit what we have come to learn all along. Curt's confession of You Inspire Me.
Why It Matters: This number completes Nicole’s journey. It’s not just a reprise, it’s a revelation. She reconnects with the fearless, imaginative child she once was, guided by the very spirit she thought she’d lost. It transforms nostalgia into empowerment, giving Nicole permission to embrace her creativity again. The moment is both magical and human, uniting two versions of herself in harmony before the show’s final stretch.
Style: Emotional pop-theatre ballad with soft piano, swelling strings, and beautiful harmonies. Builds from quiet reflection to cinematic grandeur. It's uplifting, introspective, and full of hope.
Act II (07) – You Inspired Me
Performers: Adult Curt – Solo
Summary: After Nicole rediscover her spark, Curt quietly steps into the attic light for his most vulnerable moment. You Inspire Me is a heartfelt confession, a letter in song from an older brother who once thought he was the guide, only to realize he’s been the one inspired all along. He sings of Nicole’s kindness, her daughters’ laughter, and the ripple effect of her light across generations. It’s a love song between siblings, proud, emotional, and filled with gratitude.
Connection: Following the emotional duet of Unwritten (Reprise), this song shifts focus from Nicole’s transformation to Curt’s reflection. It mirrors her journey through his eyes and provides a quiet emotional counterbalance before the show’s final ensemble. The song's closing line “The song, the dance, the glitter… is now a part of me” perfectly transitions into We’re Perfectly Imperfect, where their story finds shared closure.
Why It Matters: This solo completes Curt’s emotional arc, bringing depth to his humor and grounding to his character. It reinforces one of the show’s central themes, that inspiration is reciprocal, and love often speaks loudest in quiet moments. This ballad also ties together the show’s recurring “glitter” motif, symbolizing the enduring shimmer of creativity, memory, and connection between the siblings.
Style: Gentle, cinematic ballad with piano and strings. Builds from introspection to a heartfelt, emotional, honest, and moving admission.
Act II (08) – We’re Perfectly Imperfect
Performers: Adult Curt and Adult Nicole – Duet
Summary: After Curt's emotional confession, We’re Perfectly Imperfect is a tender, quirky and quietly triumphant song about embracing flaws, laughter, and life’s unfinished edges. The siblings share memories, poke fun at their mistakes, and reflect on how their different personalities didn't push them apart, but instead brought them together. Every imperfection, in art, in family, in growing up, made their memories more powerful. It’s funny, moving, and full of heart. It closes the attic chapter with grace and warmth.
Connection: Following the emotional sincerity of You Inspire Me, this duet brings levity and closure. The tone shifts from introspection to shared joy, allowing the siblings to reconnect through humor and love. As they sing the final chorus, the attic lights dim, and Nicole holds the glittery spoon, the object that began it all. Her final spoken words (“Start here… and add some glitter”) gently cue the final number, Why Is This a Musical? (Reprise).
Why It Matters: This song brings the show’s emotional arc full circle. It’s not about fixing what’s broken but celebrating what’s real. It embodies the message of A Spoon and Some Glitter, that imperfection is where the magic lives. This moment reaffirms the siblings’ bond and gives the audience a heartfelt sense of resolution before the curtain call.
Style: Warm, mid-tempo duet with acoustic guitar, piano, and subtle strings. Blends humor and sincerity with natural ease. It's cozy, heartfelt, and endearing.
Act II (09) – Why Is This a Musical? (Reprise)
Performers: Full Cast – Full Ensemble
Summary: The attic transforms one last time as all versions of Curt and Nicole reunite onstage. Why Is This a Musical? (Reprise) revisits the humor and chaos of Act I’s finale but through a softer, more reflective lens. The question that once seemed silly now lands with emotional truth: this is a musical because Nicole wanted it to be. The siblings’ story, their memories, their laughter, and their love all find their voice in this soaring finale. As the chorus swells, the lights glow with the familiar shimmer of glitter, symbolizing imagination made eternal.
Connection: Following the warmth and closure of We’re Perfectly Imperfect, this reprise serves as both a celebration and a revelation. Every timeline, every melody, and every emotional thread from the show weaves together into one shared harmony. The reprise completes the loop, the audience realizes that everything they’ve witnessed, from the smallest potion song to the biggest show-stopper, was part of a story crafted by Curt as a gift for Nicole.
Why It Matters: This number delivers the show’s emotional payoff. It’s the grand answer to the musical’s central question and the true “curtain call” for the entire world of A Spoon and Some Glitter. The reprise unites every age, every voice, and every moment of imagination, leaving the audience with joy, gratitude, and the comforting glow of memory. It’s a love letter, disguised as childhood memories, disguised as a play within a play.
Style: Full Broadway finale with lush orchestration, reprise motifs from earlier songs, and layered harmonies. Building from tender simplicity to full ensemble grandeur. It's a powerful show closure with heart and conviction.