Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) (from the musical Damn Yankees): Choral SoundPax

This arrangement captures the playful power dynamic of the original while giving you flexibility in how you present it. The "girls vs. guys" mixed setting lets your ensemble shine in a fun, competitive spirit, and the SSA option gives your treble voices a chance to own the number completely. It's the kind of showstopper that energizes a concert and reminds audiences why Broadway music belongs in choral programming.

This is pure theatrical confidence wrapped in a classic 1950s Broadway melody. The music swaggers with charm and flirtation, backed by a solid harmonic foundation that keeps everything grounded even as the character plays games. Singing it puts you in Gwen Verdon's spotlight, and audiences recognize that energy immediately.

Directors programming concerts that need star power and audience engagement will find this invaluable. It works equally well for mixed choirs wanting a theatrical moment and for treble-dominant ensembles looking for a showcase number. High school and college choirs thrive with music this fun and this recognizable.

• Balance the vocal lines so the melodic hooks cut through the ensemble texture; Lola's character demands attention even when she's singing with her backup singers.
• Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic pocket, especially in the syncopated passages where the groove matters as much as the notes.
• Lean into the sass without sacrificing clarity; articulate consonants crisply so the witty lyrics land with the humor they deserve.
• If staging the "girls vs. guys" dynamic, let the physical positioning reinforce the theatrical tension of the scene.

Open a pop or jazz-influenced concert set with this number to establish an upbeat, playful tone for the evening. It pairs naturally with other American songbook standards and works particularly well sandwiched between more serious classical work, where its theatrical humor provides welcome contrast. Consider programming it late enough in the concert that your choir is fully warmed up and confident.

• Singing syncopated rhythms with rhythmic precision
• Balancing part independence within a mixed ensemble texture
• Approaching Broadway repertoire with theatrical intentionality rather than overly precious phrasing
• Articulating comedy and character through musical choices
• Managing dynamic contrast across multiple vocal lines