Come And Meet . . .
"42nd Street" at North Shore Music Theatre
An unknown chorus girl from a small town finds herself
a star on The Great White Way in the Tony Award-winning
"42nd Street," playing North Shore
Music Theatre in Beverly from October 28 - November 23. The
production will be directed by Charlie Repole with
choreography by Michael Lichtefeld.
With
music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Al Dubin
and a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble,
the show's memorable score includes "We're In The Money,"
"You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me," "Lullaby
of Broadway," and ofcourse, the title number.
Based on the 1933 Busby Berkeley movie musical of the
same name, "42nd Street" tells the story of a starry-eyed
young actress named Peggy Sawyer who comes to audition for the new Julian
Marsh-directed musical about to open on Broadway. Although she can't
seem to stay in the good graces of the show's aging leading lady, Peggy
manages to catch the eye of the famous director.
On opening night, the difficult leading lady breaks her
ankle and the show appears to be doomed, until Peggy steps in to take
over the role. In only 36 hours, Peggy becomes a star!
Barry Ivan, NSMT’s Artistic Director
and Executive Producer, commented, "'42nd Street' is musical comedy
at its finest – a star-is-born story, spectacular design, memorable
musical numbers and outstanding tap dancing. It captures the spirit
of anyone who has ever pursued a dream, while keeping audiences thoroughly
entertained from the first note to the final tap.”
"42nd Street" stars Melissa Lone as Peggy
Sawyer. Lone recently played Maggie in the Tony Award-winning Broadway
revival of "A Chorus Line." Patrick
Ryan Sullivan stars as Julian Marsh, the role he played in
the show’s National Tour. Todd Lattimore, who
appeared in the 2001 Tony Award-winning Broadway production of "42nd
Street," plays Billy Lawlor, with Beth Glover
as Dorothy Brock.
The company also features Joel Blum, Susan Cella, Gary Lindermann,
Mara Newbery and Hardy Rawls -- with Cassie
Abate, Abby Church, Warren Curtis, Kelly Day, C.K. Edwards, Zak Edwards,
Adrienne Fisher, Rob Flebbe, Andrew Hodge, Matthew Warner Kiernan, Christopher
Lengerich, Brittany Lewis, Courtney Romano, Hilary Rushford, Dana Winkle,
Natalie Wisdom and Richard Riaz Yoder. Local
teenagers featured in the opening tap dance number include: Eva
Rae Costanza, Michaela Della Russo, Samantha Manson, Rebekah Nason and
Nicole Soriano.
Special
Ticket Packages and Related Events Include:
Date
Night
Show that special someone just how much you care with a romantic night
at NSMT enjoying champagne and the best in musical theater. Purchase
two tickets to a performance and receive two complementary drinks to
enjoy in the garden under the stars.
Family
Fun
With the purchase of a minimum of four tickets to the same performance
(one ticket must be a full price adult ticket), you will receive one
free popcorn and soda for each person in your party!
Girls'
Night Out
Don't wait for the husband or boyfriend to suggest a trip to the theater.
Gather up your girlfriends and spend a night enjoying a Cosmopolitan
and a fantastic musical. Purchase a minimum of four tickets to the same
performance and receive tickets for the show and a drink for everyone
in your party.
Dinner
Theater
Enjoy dinner at Overtures, located just steps from
the theater, and an Upper Circle ticket for the price of only $75 per
person. Dinner includes your choice of several entrées with soup,
salad bar, dessert station, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and tip. Dinner
reservations are recommended.
42nd STREET Kids Club
With the purchase of an adult ticket to the November 9
performance, parents are invited to enroll their children, ages 4-11,
in a special dance workshop led by NSMT’s teaching staff while
they attend the show. This program is free of charge but space is limited
and advanced reservations are required by Friday, November 7. Email
reservations to pr@nsmt.org.
Tap Dance Classes
NSMT is offering three free pre-show tap classes taught by a member
of the "42nd Street" cast. Classes will take place Friday,
November 7, from 6 – 7:00 p.m., and Thursday,
November 13 and 20, from 5:30 –
6:30 p.m. in Studio Two in the Theatre Arts and Education Building adjacent
to the theatre. This program is free of charge but advanced reservations
are required (class is limited to 20 participants). Email reservations
to pr@nsmt.org.
Meet the Theatre
A post show audience discussion with the artists November 4
following the 7:30 p.m. performance and November 15
following the 2 p.m. performance.
Spotlight
on History
A free pre-show discussion focusing on historical issues related to
the performance, held on November 9 at 1 p.m.
Out
at the North Shore
An evening for the Gay and Lesbian Community with a post show reception
on November 13.
For tickets and information, call 978-232-7200 or visit
www.nsmt.org.
