Show Stoppin Number
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Cast Lyrics

It's a Show stoppin' number
This musical number is designed to stop the show, to be the big hit of the performance.

A real showstopper
This number is intended to be the highlight of the show, the one that everyone talks about and remembers.

A show stoppin′ number, c'mon...
This song is so good that it demands to be heard and appreciated by everyone in the audience.

Something to shock 'em,
This number is designed to be provocative and attention-grabbing.

To bring them a-crawlin′
It's so good that it will have audiences clamoring to see the show again.

A big time box office draw
This song is so good that it will bring in lots of money and keep the show running for a long time.

With the press and the glamour
This number will attract lots of attention and focus from the media and high society.

We′ll kill the reviews
The show will be so successful that even critics will be blown away and write positive reviews.

Spotlight on Mr. Ingenue
This is the song that will showcase the show's leading actor, bringing him into the spotlight.

So fill up your tumbler
Audience members should get ready for a great time by getting a drink at the bar.

Got a show stopping number for you
This song will be the highlight of the show and everyone in the audience will love it.

A show stoppin' number Is something you die for
This is the kind of song that is so good that people would do anything to be a part of it and hear it.

A real catchy ear-wormy tune
This song will be stuck in your head long after you leave the theater - it's that good.

An award-winning score
This song will win awards and be recognized as one of the best in the industry.

That seeps in and out of your pores
This song will be so ingrained in your mind and body that you'll feel it everywhere.

A ditty to make the chorus girls swoon
This is the kind of song that will make dancers fall in love with it and want to perform it again and again.

It'll unify humanity In a thundering chorus
This song will bring people together and create a sense of unity and joy in the audience.

No exits from this Broadway venue
The audience won't want to leave once they hear this song and see the show.

So splash those shiny cymbals
This song will get the audience dancing and clapping along - so the musicians should go all out.

Got a show stopping hymnal for you
This is the kind of song that will move people and make them feel like they're part of something bigger than themselves.

It's called ′Workin′ Boys: A New Musical!'
This is the title of the composer's own musical - he's excited to share it with others.

It′s the story of a group of old college chums
This show is about a group of friends who have been together for a long time and what happens to them.

Sure, they've found ′success' in the business world
The characters in this show have become financially successful, but they long for something more.

Still, they can′t help but long for the simpler times
Despite their success, the characters in this show miss their old, carefree days back in college.

Back in that beat up old house at the edge of campus
The show's characters have fond memories of living in a run-down house near their college campus.

But those glory days?
The characters in this show know that their best days may be behind them, but they still yearn for them.

They're gone for good ...Or are they?
The characters in this show wonder if they can recapture their lost youth and happiness or if those days are truly gone.

This here is the title number
This song is the one that shares the show's name and sets the tone for the entire production.

Business calls I'm up to my ass in shit
The composer is feeling overwhelmed by life's demands and responsibilities, but he still longs for his old friends.

What is this business? Markets are crashing And I′m at the edge of my wits
The songwriter is struggling to cope with the realities of modern life and the pressures of work and responsibility.

I just can′t take it When all I want to do Is spend the day with Greg... And Steve... And Stu... And Mark... And Leighton... And Chad
The composer wants to escape from the stress of his everyday life and spend time with his friends from college.

Ring ring The phone rings I answer it
The composer's phone rings and he answers it, ready to hear what's on the other end.

Oh, hey, Greg I'm swamped... With Business
The composer's friend calls him and he admits that he's busy with work and can't get together.

Stocks, bonds, golden parachutes
The composer's friend is involved in finance and is busy dealing with complex financial instruments and strategies.

Remember those days on the football field, Greg?
The composer reminisces with his friend about their shared past and happier times.

Last weekend feels like ages ago
The composer feels like it's been a long time since he's seen his old friends and enjoyed himself.

What? Today? After work? On the football field?
The composer's friend surprises him by suggesting they meet up that very day, after work, to play football.

The old stompin′ grounds, eh, Greg?
The composer and his friend will be revisiting a place where they have many happy memories together, which makes the composer excited.

Just you and me... And Steve And Stu And Mark And Leighton And... Chad
The composer and his friend will be joined by their other college buddies, which makes the composer even more excited to see them.

Five o'clock I′ll see you then, Greg! I'll see you then...
The composer and his friend make plans to meet up later that day and the composer is energized by the thought of it.

All I want to do Is spend the day with Steve and...
The composer is so clearly excited at this point that he can't help blurting out a bit of his own title song ('Workin Boys') to express his eagerness to spend the day with his old friends.

Five o'clock can't come soon enough Five o'clock can′t come soon enough Five o′clock can't come soon enough I can′t wait to get home to my boys
The composer is eagerly counting down the hours until he can meet up with his friends, and then to go home to his family.

An aria to rule them all
This is the ultimate song of the show, the one that everyone will love and remember for years to come.

They′ll throw us their money at full price admission
The audience will be so eager to see this show that they'll pay full price for a ticket without a second thought.

The world will come tumbling down Hamilton move over, your new competition's in town
This show will be so successful that even the popular musical 'Hamilton' will be overshadowed by it.

Hey, Henry Greg! Is that really you?
One of the composer's old college friends greets him.

Professor, no! That′s not Greg!
The composer is confused by the identity of the person who just spoke to him, thinking (incorrectly) that it's an old friend.

Been a long time Hey, boys! Wanna toss that pigskin around?
The composer is happy to see his old friends after so many years and they immediately start playing games together.

Stu! You haven't aged a day! Is it five o'clock already? It must be!
The composer is seeing his old friends as if no time had passed, and realizing how much he's been looking forward to this day.

Come on, Henry. We′ve got some catching up to do.
The composer's old friends want to reconnect and chat about all the time that's passed since they last saw each other.

Workin boys We′re up in our ass in shit
This is a recurring theme of the composer's own musical - that life is tough and things never seem to get easier.

Five o'clock can′t come soon enough Five o'clock can′t come soon enough Five o'clock can′t come soon enough I can't wait to get home to my boys
The composer is still eagerly counting down the hours until he can meet up with his friends, and then to go home and spend time with his family.