Show Synopsis:
Charity works as a taxi dancer at a dance hall in New York City and has terrible luck with men. One night she meets the famous movie star Vittorio Vidal after he has a fight with his mistress Ursula and she faints, prompting him to bring her to his apartment. Vittorio hides Charity when Ursula comes by and they reconcile. The next day, Charity meets Oscar Lindquist when they get stuck in an elevator at the YMHA, and though he's interested in her, she lies about her job and tells him she works for a bank. A few weeks later, Charity quits her job, then confesses to Oscar what she used to do. He tells her he already knows and proposes, but realizes he cannot go through the wedding knowing that Charity has been with 'other men.' He pushes Charity in the lake, but she remains hopeful about her future. 	

Character:
Nickie, a woman in her 30s who dances as a taxi dancer at the Fandango Ballroom and one of Charity's closest friends; dreams of moving onto another career and a life of love. Helene, a young woman who dances as a taxi dancer at the Fandango Ballroom and one of Charity's closest friends. They are both fairly cynical in their outlook on life.

Song Context:
This song is performed by the dancers at the Fandango Ballroom in Times Square, purely for the entertainment of the men in the audience, and the women are sizing them up to see who they might be able to end the night with.	

Fun Facts:
1. In the original production of Sweet Charity, this song got its power from a lack of movement - the girls struck different poses and held them in front of the audience, giving the number a feeling of suspense in its seduction.
2. Gwen Verdon worked undercover as a dance hall hostess to learn more about Times Square dance halls and the girls who worked there. 
3. Helene Gallagher, who originated the role of Nickie, was honored with a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.