It begins…

Act 1

Opening Number: “Baxter Wiff a B”

(Baxter introduces himself wiff a high-energy song about his name, his dreams, and his brothers helping him along the way.)

Lyrics:(Lights up. Baxter stands center stage, eyes sparkling wiff excitement. A jazzy Broadway overture begins, leading into an upbeat, show-stopping number.)

BAXTER:(spoken) “Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce myself!”

(sung)The lights are bright, the curtains rise,

A star is born before your eyes!

I got a dream, I got a scheme,

And Broadway’s callin’ me to gleam!

ENSEMBLE: Baxter wiff a B! A name to know! A rat who’s ready to steal the show!

BAXTER: From the rooftops to the grand marquee,

There’s a place on stage for rats like me!

No more scurryin’, no more fright,

Tonight’s the night, I’m in the light!

ENSEMBLE:Baxter wiff a B!

The world’s in tune!

A dream too big to end too soon!

CHORUS:Step right up, the show’s begun!

Hear the music, feel the drum!

Broadway’s beat is callin’ me,

A dream so big, just wait and see!

BAXTER: Ain’t no stage too grand, no role too bold,

I’m tellin’ a tale that must be told!

Wiff tap shoes tappin’ and a twinkle in my eye,

I’m Baxter wiff a B, and I’m reachin’ for the sky!

(Music shifts to a playful, jazzy bridge as Baxter moves through the city, describing his journey.)

BAXTER: I learned my steps on subway lines,

danced fru alleys, and read the signs.

Dreamed ob costumes, grand and bright,

Practiced poses in neon light!

ENSEMBLE: Hear the city sing,

the beat so strong,

ebery rat belongs in a Broadway song!

BAXTER: Ebery marquee spells my name,

Ebery spotlight fuels my flame!

I ain’t stoppin’, I won’t fall,

This is my time—I’ll take it all!

ENSEMBLE:Baxter wiff a B!

He’s takin’ flight!

A rat on Broadway—what a sight!

(Music swells as Baxter reflects on his journey.)

BAXTER: I once was small, a dream so far,

just a rat beneaff the stars.

But I climbed up high, I found my way,

Broadway’s mine, I’m here to stay!

ENSEMBLE: Baxter wiff a B!

His name in lights!

A rat who chased his dream tonight!

CHORUS: Step right up, the show’s begun!

Hear the music, feel the drum!

Broadway’s beat is callin’ me,

a dream so big, just wait and see!

BAXTER: The rush, the roar, the curtain call,

I found my place—I have it all!

Wiff open arms, the stage is free,

this is the place I’m meant to be!

(Final dance break—Baxter twirls, kicks, and leaps across the stage as the ensemble lifts him high. The orchestra swells, and the song ends in a triumphant finish, wiff the crowd erupting in cheers!)