This stems from a thought that I had: Justin and Lance are so Maureen and Joanne. It's perfect. After I figured that out, I had to attempt to cast the rest of the play.
JC is Mark. I'm not sure why. He's the filmmaker and Justin's ex-boyfriend.
Roger is Joey. And that means that he sings One Song Glory. Which makes me squee. It also means that he's with:
Britney, who is obviously Mimi. I adore the thought of Brit singing Out Tonight.
I have Kevin as her ex, Benny, but I'm not sure about it.
Chris is Collins, because of the whole 'college' thing. Plus, then I can put him with:
Howie as Angel. Bet Howie would look adorable in a Santa dress.
Take Me Or Leave Me
Justin
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say,
"Baby's so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys - girls
I can't can't help it, baby
So be kind
Don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs his stage
Baby - let's have fun!
You are the one I choose
Folks'd kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, baby
So be mine
Or don't waste my time
Cryin' - "Honeybear - are you still my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way - can I be what I'm not
But hey - don't you want your boy hot!
Don't fight - don't lose your head
Cause every night - who's in your bed?
Who's in your bed, baby?
Kiss, Pookie.
Lance
It won't work.
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Baby, what's my sin?
Never quit - I follow through
I hate mess - but I love you
What to do
With my impromptu baby
So be wise
This guy satisfies
You've got a prize
But don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
Take me for what I am
Justin
A control freak
Lance
Who I was meant to be
Justin
A snob - yet over-attentive
Lance
And if you give a damn
Justin
A lovable, droll geek
Lance
Take me baby or leave me
Justin
And anal retentive
Both
That's it!
Lance
The straw that breaks my back
Both
I quit
Lance
Unless you take it back
Both
Men!
Justin
What is it about them?
Both
Can't live -
With them -
Or without them!
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leavin'
I'm gone!
JC is Mark. I'm not sure why. He's the filmmaker and Justin's ex-boyfriend.
Roger is Joey. And that means that he sings One Song Glory. Which makes me squee. It also means that he's with:
Britney, who is obviously Mimi. I adore the thought of Brit singing Out Tonight.
I have Kevin as her ex, Benny, but I'm not sure about it.
Chris is Collins, because of the whole 'college' thing. Plus, then I can put him with:
Howie as Angel. Bet Howie would look adorable in a Santa dress.
Take Me Or Leave Me
Justin
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say,
"Baby's so sweet"
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys - girls
I can't can't help it, baby
So be kind
Don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs his stage
Baby - let's have fun!
You are the one I choose
Folks'd kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, baby
So be mine
Or don't waste my time
Cryin' - "Honeybear - are you still my baby?"
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
No way - can I be what I'm not
But hey - don't you want your boy hot!
Don't fight - don't lose your head
Cause every night - who's in your bed?
Who's in your bed, baby?
Kiss, Pookie.
Lance
It won't work.
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make lists in my sleep
Baby, what's my sin?
Never quit - I follow through
I hate mess - but I love you
What to do
With my impromptu baby
So be wise
This guy satisfies
You've got a prize
But don't compromise
You're one lucky baby
Take me for what I am
Justin
A control freak
Lance
Who I was meant to be
Justin
A snob - yet over-attentive
Lance
And if you give a damn
Justin
A lovable, droll geek
Lance
Take me baby or leave me
Justin
And anal retentive
Both
That's it!
Lance
The straw that breaks my back
Both
I quit
Lance
Unless you take it back
Both
Men!
Justin
What is it about them?
Both
Can't live -
With them -
Or without them!
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Take me baby
Or leave me
Guess I'm leavin'
I'm gone!