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:
Vittorio Vidal, a handsome and famous Italian movie star.

Song Context:
After hiding the ailing Charity in his closet, Vittorio reconciles with his girlfriend Ursula.

Fun Facts:
1) James Luisi originated the role of Vittorio Vidal on Broadway. 
2) This musical was originally based on Federico Fellini's screenly Nights of Cabiria. 
3) The book of this musical was written by Neil Simon, arguably the most successful Broadway playwright of all time.