Disclosure: I will be attending a media preview.
If you're a fan of classical musical films, 42nd STREET is coming to Sergerstrom Centers for the Arts in Costa Mesa November 10 - 22, 2015! It's directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner (the team that staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival).
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| Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Caitlin Ehlinger as Peggy Sawyer (center) and the Company of 42nd Street Photo by Chris Bennion |
Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley's 1933 movie, 42nd STREET tells the story of a young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her hometown and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical, Pretty Lady. When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. Songs include “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” and “42nd Street.”
42nd STREET
November 10 – 22, 2015
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 556-2787
Tickets start at $25.
PERFORMANCES:
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
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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(r) for Best Musical and Best Choreography. The Broadway revival, which opened in 2001, played for 1,524 performances and earned two Tony Awards(r) including Best Revival of a Musical. For more information about the tour, please visit their website at www.42ndstmusical.com.
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