Show Synopsis:
Kate?s boyfriend Herbert won?t buy her an engagement ring until the Dow Jones averages hits 1000, and she begins to be attracted a new guy named Charley. They spend the night together but Kate decides to wait for Herbert. Wingate asks Charley to help persuade orphans and young widows to take money out of their savings accounts and invest it in the stock market. Kate discovers she is pregnant from her night with Charley, but Charley?s childhood sweetheart Sue Ellen wants him back now that he is not failure, so they get engaged. Kate lies and tells everyone that the Dow Jones average has hit 1000 so that she can get her ring and her commitment. When this is exposed as a fraud, senator McFetridge launches a major investigation as part of his reelection campaign. Wingate, his mistress Cynthia, Herbert, and Charley track down Kate, and Charley learns that she is pregnant by him and vows to make a new life with her. Wingate?s brokerage is about to go bankrupt when Charley and Kate arrive with A.K., an elderly stock market legend with the money to buy up the stocks and sell them, saving the national economy.	

Character:
Kate, a suicidal young woman who works announcing Dow Jones numbers; lets her emotions get the best of her; wants a happy relationship and stability.	

Song Context:
Instead of reading the correct Dow Jones numbers, Kate announces the golden 1000 out of frustration for herself, her baby, and her happiness. She needs Herbert's ring and commitment!	

Fun Facts:
1. The role of Kate was originated on Broadway by acclaimed actress Marlyn Mason. It was her only Broadway role before a long and healthy film and television career.  
2. This musical was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Composer & Lyricist, and Best Direction of a Musical.