In the stage musical, the second part of the song opens with a brief dialogue between the characters Maureen and Joanne discussing a protest instigated by Maureen earlier in the play, before the cast continues the celebration of bohemianism.
In the theatrical production, the second part of the song begins with a brief dialogue between the characters Maureen and Joanne discussing a protest initiated by Maureen earlier in the play, before the cast continues to celebrate bohemianism.