Calvin Berger, a high school senior, is smitten by Rosanna but because of his appearance, particularly the size of his nose, he feels insecure.
Matt has to regain Rosanna's trust and love, while Calvin realizes what he has done and that his preoccupation with his physical appearance led him astray.
Matt, the handsome new kid in school, fears that his poor speaking skills will keep him from making friends.
He takes this to mean a date, and shows up with a love poem for her... only to hear her confess her feelings for Matt.
In a hilarious duet ("We're The Man"), they hatch a scheme to win Rosanna's affection by combining Calvin's words with Matt's looks.
Calvin writes Rosanna a note confessing his feelings, and explaining that the words she has fallen in love with are his ("Act One Finale").
Calvin cancels plans with Bret for that night ("Saturday Alone — Reprise"), so he will be ready when Rosanna learns the truth.
In an update of Cyrano's balcony scene, Calvin feeds Matt lines through his cell phone earpiece.
By the time the four friends take their places for the Bachelor Auction, each has found new self-confidence and acceptance of their own imperfections ("Finale").
The world premiere of the musical took place on August 31, 2006, to September 17, 2006, at the Gloucester Stage Company in Massachusetts.
Its third production took place at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 2010 with Kathleen Marshall as director.
[2] In 2018, Standing Room Only, Graceful Productions, and Actor's Equity Association presented a staged reading of the musical at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Starring, Jason Eric Testa (Calvin), Joshua Bassett (Matt), Grace Kaufman (Rosanna), and Julia Lester (Bret).