Kick off the New Year with 42ND STREET at the Schuster!
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 03, 2017
Victoria Theatre Association the Premier Health Broadway presentation of the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42ND STREET! The Tony Award©-winning show takes the Mead Theater stage at The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center with a sparkling new production Jan. 10-15! Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage, by calling 937-228-3630, toll-free at 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
42ND STREET is the tap dance extravaganza that is essentially Broadway's "reality show" filled with backstage drama centered around the American dream of becoming a star. Musically, it includes some of the most notable standards ever written, including "We're In The Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," "Shuffle Off To Buffalo," "Dames," "I Only Have Eyes For You" and of course "42nd Street."
Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley's 1933 movie, 42ND STREET tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a starry-eyed young dancer who leaves her quiet Allentown home for New York City to audition for the new Broadway musical, Pretty Lady. When the legendary leading lady breaks her ankle, underdog Peggy takes over and, against all odds, becomes a star.
With a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin, this sparkling new production utilizes direction by Mark Bramble and choreography by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival.
The original production of 42ND STREET was produced in 1980 on Broadway by David Merrick and featured direction and dances by Gower Champion. It played on Broadway for 3,486 performances, winning 1981 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Choreography. The Broadway revival, which opened in 2001, played for 1,524 performances and earned two Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
Don't miss BACKGROUND ON BROADWAY on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7 p.m., and on Saturday at 1 p.m. during the run of 42ND STREET to learn about the development, history, and artistry of the show. This free event is held in the Schuster Center's 4th Floor Lobby. You must have a ticket to that day's performance.
42ND STREET is produced by Big League Productions, Inc. Led by President and Executive Producer Daniel Sher, Big League is celebrating its 29th season of producing, general managing and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. For more information visit www.bigleague.org.
Tickets for 42ND STREET start at $30 and are available now! For tickets visit Ticket Center Stage, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, or by calling 937-228-3630, toll-free at 888-228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
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