42nd Street at Town Theatre

Come and meet those dancing feet! Its time for some toe-tapping as Town Theatre presents the paramount show-business musical, 42nd Street! Audiences will be drawn to the Lullaby of Broadway as we celebrate the magic of 1930s New York and the thrill of musical theatre. Youll be In the Money as we Shuffle Off to Buffalo to see this TAP-tastic production!Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer finds that dreams come true when she makes the ensemble of a new Broadway show, Pretty Lady. But when the shows leading lady breaks her ankle before opening night, Peggy faces her chance at stardom. Our ingnue-turned-star is Grace Sawicki (Into the Woods Jr., Willy Wonka) who comes toe-to-toe with Ashley Hayes (Hairspray), as Broadway diva Dorothy Brock. Working behind the scenes to get their show to opening are Pretty Ladys co-authors Rebecca Goodrich Seezen (Les Mis, Mamma Mia) and Rob Sprankle (South Pacific, The King and I) in the roles of Maggie Jones and Bert Berry. Roxanne Livingston Rich (Nice Work If You Can Get It) adds spice as chorus girl Anytime Annie while Alex Cone (Newsies, Mary Poppins) dazzles in the role of Billy Lawlor. Of course, they aim to please Chip Collins (Million Dollar Quartet), Pretty Ladys Director and Producer.A host of talented actors take the stage including Sumter Street veterans Agnes Babb (Nine to Five), Mary Jayne Davis (The Lion King Jr.), Bill DeWitt (My Fair Lady), Ashley Epperson (Mary Poppins), Connor Etcheson (West Side Story), James Galluzzo (Tarzan), Nathan Jackson (Willy Wonka), Elizabeth Kinney (Cinderella), Corey Langley (Baskerville), Kristy OKeefe (Mamma Mia), Kendall Scruggs (Mary Poppins) and Megan Walker (Hello, Dolly!). They are joined by Phoenix Cooley, David Campbell, Taryn Davis and Grace Rubenzer, all making their Town Theatre debut!42nd Street is directed by David Swicegood with musical direction by Greg Boatwright, choreography by Joy Alexander, costumes by Janet Kile and scenic/lighting design by Danny Harrington.The show is sponsored by The Barnette Agency, Jim Hudson Automotive and Church Mutual.Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are available at towntheatre.com or by calling 803-799-2510. Join us opening weekend for a special kick-off to Town's 102nd season. More details at towntheatre.com!

Authors

• Al Dubin
• Bradford Ropes
• Harry Warren
• Johnny Mercer
• Mark Bramble
• Michael Stewart (i)
• Mort Dixon

Tony Awards and Nominations for 42nd Street