Gosford Musical Society (GMS) will return to Laycock St Community Theatre next week after an extended absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, with a lavish production of the classic musical 42nd Street.
The Tony Award-winning show features such favourite songs as We’re in the Money, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, I Only Have Eyes For You and Lullaby of Broadway.
Directed by Chip Gracia, with musical direction by Lindsay Kaul and choreography by original Tap Dog Darren Disney, the show is just the thing for audiences looking for a post-lockdown outing.
Based on the 1932 novel by Bradford Ropes (which was subsequently adapted for the silver screen the following year), 42nd Street tells of the great director Julian Marsh and his upcoming production of the musical Pretty Lady.
When the show’s star is forced to drop out of the production, Marsh calls on unknown chorus girl, Peggy Sawyer, who takes to the stage a “youngster” and comes back a “star”.
The big bold musical, set in 1933, celebrates the stuff that dreams are made of.
GMS President Ros English said the group was eager to welcome patrons back.
“We have been trying for two years to put this show on and we’re very excited to be back in the theatre,” she said.
“We still have our double vaccination policy in place and are operating in a COVID-safe way.
“We are taking all precautions and being as careful as we can.”
There is a special two for one ticket offer in play for the opening weekend.
The show plays from March 4-19.
Bookings on the Gosford Musical Society website.
Terry Collins