Duet: Final Scene of the First Half

This lively and playful duet serves as the closing scene of the first half, setting the stage for the chaos and excitement to come in the second act. With only Daniel and Molly on stage, the duet showcases their undeniable chemistry as they banter, tease, and spar about Daniel’s plans for a grand party. It’s in this intimate and pivotal moment that the audience learns Daniel’s surname, Lanigan, and Molly, with her sharp wit and charm, suggests the now-famous name: Lanigan’s Ball. The crowd in the theater responds with a delighted “ooh,” sensing the significance of the moment.

Lyrics (Excerpt):

(Molly, teasing)

“So, tell me, dear sir, who do you think you are, Throwing a bash like a king or a tsar?”

(Daniel, with a grin)

“I’m no king, no prince, no lord of the land, But I’ll host a ball that’s ever so grand!”
(Molly, leaning in, curious)

“A ball so grand? And just who’s the man?What’s your name, love? What’s your clan?”

(Daniel, with a touch of pride)
“I’m one of the Lanigans, Dublin’s own, The name will carry, it’s widely known!”

(Molly, smirking)

“Oh, the Lanigans, is it? Well, here’s a call, Why don’t you name
Why don’t you name it Lanigan’s Ball?”

(Both, in harmony, with building excitement)


“Lanigan’s Ball, oh it’ll be the talk,

Of Dublin’s streets, from the Liffey to the dock!”

“A night so wild, with love and delight,

Lanigan’s Ball will shine so bright!”



Scene Description

The duet’s lively and flirtatious tone hints at both the romance and the tension between Molly and Daniel. Their banter is electric, and the name Lanigan’s Ball becomes a moment of theatrical magic, solidifying the connection between their personal story and the cultural legacy they are beginning to create. As the curtain falls on the first half, the audience is left buzzing with anticipation for the grand spectacle to come.