Ronnette, Chiffon, and Crystal; called “the urchins” by Mushnik, sing the opening intro to skid row life.

Seymour falls on stage in front of a sympathetic Audrey, and an angry Mushnik.

Crystal confronts Mushnik about his negative attitude.

All of the local denizens appear on stage to continue the ballad about life on “the row”.

They are a diverse group, including a flasher and a guy who lives in the sewer!

The final refrain is performed from behind a chain link fence, to symbolize closed shops and urban decay.

The next scene is of Mushnik and his staff posing in various spots as the clock ticks away the day without a single customer.

Mushnik has finally had enough, and announces he is out of business; Audrey encourages Seymour to bring out the special plant he has been developing.

Mushnik scoffs at the idea of the “strange and unusual” plant in the window, but is overjoyed when the display draws in a customer!

Asked by the customer, Seymour tells everyone the story of finding the plant in the cart of the Chinese man following a solar eclipse.