42nd Street, the musical!!
The students are working so hard. We hope you all will join in on the fun!
It’s Broadway Time!
The Vergennes Union High School Music Department is excited to present their fall musical production of 42ND STREET, a celebration of everything New York – Broadway, Times Square and the people who create the magic of musical theater. The show dates are November 16 and 17 at 7pm and November 18 at 3pm at the VUHS auditorium.
The setting is 1933 and people are still reeling from the Wall Street crash. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer (Caitlin Walsh) comes to the Big Apple from Allentown, PA. Peggy, a great tapper, has always dreamed of getting in the chorus of a Broadway show. She especially has her sights set on working with the famous Broadway producer Julian Marsh (Zeke Palmer), who is launching a new musical “Pretty Lady”.
Writers Bert (Kai Williams) and Maggie (Bess Gramling) have written a very lively and fun show filled with comedy and many dance numbers along the way. The cast of characters include the show’s romantic lead Billy (Kamren Kiefer), the leading lady Dorothy Brock (Maddie Smith), and some chorus girls who take Peggy under their wing, Annie (Sydney Tarte), Phyllis (Paiton Tolmer), and Lorraine (Cedar Winslow) to name a few.
As with all Broadway shows there is lots of drama, love interests and twists and turns along the way. When leading lady Dorothy breaks her ankle, producer Julian is ready to call it quits. The cast convinces him that Peggy can save the day. With just 36 hours to learn 25 pages of script, 6 songs and 10 dance numbers can newcomer Peggy pull it off? You will have to come to the show to see but let’s just say she knocks it out of the park and 42nd STREET is a HUGE Broadway sensation.
Make no mistake about it, the VUHS production of 42nd Street lives up to the word “sensational!” The student dancers (many of which had never tap danced before) have been learning and pounding out intricate tap steps since July with Barb Demic putting in overtime to help them soar. The music captures the bluesy jazz with uplifting songs and illustrates both the tough and joyous sides of musical theater. A full live orchestra includes students and community members. According to the directors, “the cast is perhaps the most enthusiastic and eager group of students they have ever seen”. With some of the most iconic Broadway songs, 42nd Street will have you leaving the theater with a smile on your face and a tap in your step.
The VUHS production of 42nd STREET is directed by Robert Demic and choreographed by Barbara Demic. The producer/music director is Susan O'Daniel and the vocal director is Cailin O’Hara. The student stage manager is Kristina Jochum. 42nd STREET music is by Harry Warren and Lyrics by Al Dubin. The book is by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble and is based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. 42nd STREET was originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick. The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Bros., the owner of music publishers’ rights.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students/seniors with reserved seating and are available at Everywear for Everybody in Vergennes and at VUHS. (Times listed below) Tickets will also be available at the door, if they don’t sell out prior to the show. For more information, please call VUHS at 877-2938. Join the talented cast and crew who have been working very hard to bring this production to life. This November, Broadway is alive and well in Vergennes!
Ticket Sales Tickets for 42nd Street will be available this coming week at the following locations: Everywear for Everybody during store hours through Thursday 11/16.
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