Now, In New York
Waking up to her first day of work in NYC, Cindy exudes enthusiasm at her stereotypical perspective of being in the greatest city in the world. Though, perhaps, its goes a bit deeper, as we hear from the rest of the Company in this opening number.
Let Me Tell You Bout My (Shitty Little) Life
Manny tells us about his desire to have a better life and his ambitions in his career, hatching a plot while being made fun of by his coworkers at the building he's about to leave.
Gotta Feel Bad To Look Good
Successful entrepreneur Jeffrey Tracey explains to her new employee Cindy that succeeding means sacrificing momentary happiness, or is it momentary, Cindy wonders?
When I'm 18
Winston is tired of his zealous mother Jessica, who seems burdened by positioning herself and Winston to excel and climb the social ranks in their new life together in city.
Bakery In Stamford
Cindy, tired of her job, confesses she's always wanted something simpler, as she considers the negatives of being as ambitious as she has been.
Legacy
At lunch, having introduced new divorcee Jessica to her posse of wealthy girlfriends, Cecilia tries to help Jessica understand the best way to rise the social ranks of Manhattan's elite: donate!