I Can Do Better Than That
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"I Can Do Better Than That" is a character-driven solo number from Jason Robert Brown’s musical *The Last Five Years*, in which Cathy reflects on past relationships and her hopes for a better future.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| I Can Do Better Than That canonical | 3 |
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
musical theatre song
ⓘ
song ⓘ |
| accompaniment |
piano
ⓘ
small band ⓘ |
| composer | Jason Robert Brown ⓘ |
| creator | Jason Robert Brown ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
character development
ⓘ
expression of desire ⓘ turning point in relationship ⓘ |
| firstProduction | original Off-Broadway production of The Last Five Years ⓘ |
| form | solo number ⓘ |
| genre |
musical theatre
ⓘ
show tune ⓘ |
| hasSheetMusic | published vocal selections for The Last Five Years ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Jason Robert Brown ⓘ |
| lyricTheme |
commitment
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hope for the future ⓘ leaving the past behind ⓘ romantic relationships ⓘ self-reflection ⓘ |
| musical | The Last Five Years ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first person ⓘ |
| originalMedium | stage musical ⓘ |
| partOfWork | The Last Five Years ⓘ |
| performerCharacter | Cathy ⓘ |
| settingInStory | Cathy and Jamie’s apartment ⓘ |
| showCharacter | Cathy Hiatt ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfComposition | early 2000s ⓘ |
| typicalSingerGender | female ⓘ |
| usedIn |
auditions for musical theatre
ⓘ
cabaret performances ⓘ |
| vocalType |
belter
ⓘ
mezzo-soprano ⓘ |
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