The ensemble again talks about how appearances are very important in society and can help a person climb higher in society and mask who they truly are.
The ensemble are the guests at the engagement party of Henry Jekyll and Emma Carew. Emma Carew is the daughter of Sir Danvers, and she loves Jekyll...
[Male Soloist #1 (Ensemble) *Together*]
If you live around here (Live around here)
You need cash in the bank (Cash in the bank)
'Cause the houses 'round here (Houses 'round here)
Are all flashy and swank (Are all flashy and swank)
And the front bit
*Is what's called a façade*
[Ensemble]
If you live around here
You need lots of panache
If you live in town, dear
Then you must cut a dash
'Tisnt hard, dear
To create a façade
[Male Soloist #2]
Here tonight it's festive
But the guests are getting restive
'Cause the guest of honor's
Causing a dilemma
[Ensemble]
Doctor Jekyll tardy
For his own engagement party
His betrothal
To Sir Danvers' daughter Emma
Façade (Reprise 1) was written by Frank Wildhorn.
Façade (Reprise 1) was produced by Frank Wildhorn & Karl Richardson.
Frank Wildhorn released Façade (Reprise 1) on Tue Jul 15 1997.