Jules Becker

That heat arrives immediately in the opening number of the Marc Shaiman, composer, and Scott Wittman, co-lyricist with Shaiman, Tony Award—winning score. The lively ensemble piece "What Are You Thirsty For?" introduces dynamic conductor Sweet Sue and her all-women band. As in the film, Joe and Jerry disguise themselves as women to escape aboard the train carrying the band to gigs en route to their major performance destination in San Diego. Joe befriends lead singer Sugar and eventually romances her when not in disguise.