Character guide
Osgood Fielding III
from Some Like It Hot
Osgood Fielding III is a supporting character in Some Like It Hot, the 2022 musical comedy based on the classic film, portrayed as a wealthy, persistent suitor of Daphne.
- Show
- Some Like It Hot
- Broadway premiere
- 2022
- Role
- Supporting
- Music by
- Marc Shaiman
Osgood Fielding III: from the film to Broadway
Broadway compared with the 1959 film
Osgood still gets the last word, but it changes. In the 1959 film, Joe E. Brown's Osgood answers Daphne's confession with Well, nobody's perfect. In the musical, when Daphne objects that nobody's perfect, Osgood assures her that he understands and still considers her perfect, and they marry.
Kevin Del Aguila created the role on Broadway in 2022. The stage Osgood proposes to Daphne in Mexico and sings new songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman: Poor Little Millionaire, Let's Be Bad with Daphne, and Fly, Mariposa, Fly. He also becomes the new backer of Sweet Sue's band after the gangster investor is lost.
Who is Osgood Fielding III?
Osgood Fielding III is a wealthy, eccentric bachelor who falls hard for Daphne, unaware that she is actually Jerry in disguise, and pursues her with unwavering, cheerful persistence throughout the show. His affection is played for comedy but never mockery, and his acceptance of Daphne regardless of the truth becomes an important part of the musical's more open hearted take on identity.
Osgood's storyline provides much of the show's farcical momentum, as his advances complicate Jerry's disguise while also offering a surprisingly sincere note of unconditional acceptance.
Osgood Fielding III's role in Some Like It Hot
Osgood Fielding III is a supporting role built for a comic actor with strong timing, since the character exists largely to escalate the show's mistaken identity plot through his relentless courtship. Kevin Del Aguila originated the role on Broadway, bringing a light, buoyant energy to a character who could easily tip into caricature.
Audiences remember Osgood for the show's famous closing exchange with Daphne, and for representing an easygoing, judgment free acceptance that gives the musical's ending its warmth.
Osgood Fielding III: frequently asked questions
What show is Osgood Fielding III from?
Osgood Fielding III is a supporting character in Some Like It Hot, which opened on Broadway in 2022.
Is Osgood Fielding III a lead or supporting role?
Osgood Fielding III is a supporting role, appearing as a wealthy suitor pursuing Daphne.
Who wrote the music for Some Like It Hot?
Marc Shaiman composed the music, with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
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