I want to be Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, but I'm a baritone?

Question

Is there any way to practice vocally so i can reach the high notes in the songs? Because I'm a baritone and Nicely Nicely is a Tenor. Any help?

Answer 1

In the original score the song is in the key of "F" with a high "B" flat at the end.  A bit of as struggle for a baritone. Stubby Kaye in the movie, and probably on the stage, sang the number a tone or tone and a half lower.

As an elderly baritone planning for a concert I have found a version in "C" which is comfortable for me.

Try and find a transposed version and give it a go. It's a wonderful song!