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Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
Cast Type: Star Vehicle Male, Older Roles, Ensemble Cast

Character Breakdown

Alfie

Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Lily

Alfie's sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Carney

The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie's productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community. Also plays the role of Oscar Wilde.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Robbie

Alfie's coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Adele

A girl new to Alfie's bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, "small-town" girl who is wise beyond her years.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ernie

The company set designer.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Father Kenny
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: E3
Mrs. Grace
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mrs. Patrick

Robbie's married lover and the mother of three children.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Baldy

Also known as James Michael O'Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda's. He lost his wife early in life.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Mrs. Crowe

The company costume designer.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Peter Linehan
Gender: male