9 November, 2015
Hopkinton High School drama students will present the toe-tapping musical, “42nd Street” November 19-22 at Hopkinton Middle School.
The musical, which was first released as a movie in 1933, tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, an inexperienced actress who auditions for a new Broadway show. After a series of mishaps she catches the eye of the famous director, Julian Marsh, and he gives Peggy her big break -- much to the dismay of the show's aging leading lady, Dorothy Brock. Other memorable main characters include Dorothy’s sugar-daddy boyfriend, Abner Dillon; her penniless former sweetheart, Pat Denning; and dancer Billy Lawler, who befriends Peggy.
The show’s many beloved musical numbers include the title song, “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “You’re Getting to be a Habit With Me,” and “We’re in the Money.” A troupe of 20 tap-dancing students and many other singers and actors will bring “42nd Street” to life.
Tickets will go on sale beginning Nov. 2 in the High School Office and will also be available at the door. Tickets will be $8 for students and seniors and $10 for general admission. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m.
