> > We just returned from Crossville, Tennessee where we saw "42nd Street" at the Cumberland County Playhouse. I think they've got another hit on their hands. This little Broadway musical includes songs like "We're in the Money" and the title song, "42nd Street." There was a lot of toe-tapping on stage and in the audience. It's a fast-paced, singin' an' dancin' play with flashy costumes, a corny story, and lots of laughs. When it ends, you can't believe it's over and then you realize that it's been three hours since the opening curtain.
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> > Many years ago (50 maybe), I saw the movie, and about 15 years ago we saw it on stage in London, so this was the third time around. Might have to do it again someday.
> > Howard
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> What a fun show! I'm just learning to tap dance myself, and it's *hard.* Sounds like you saw some very talented people. Thanks for supporting community theatre, Howard!
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> ~Mina "community theatre regular" moon

I worked in community theatre back in the 50's, so I appreciate their efforts. Sometimes I think the Cumberland County Playhouse is a step above community theatre. They import actors from as far away as New York. But the backbone of their productions is a dedicated group of people who live in or near Crossville.

They have a new theatre-in-the-round and we are going to see a play there in a few weeks. They often have several productions going at the same time. The old theatre is larger and I think I will always like it best, but some plays just work better in a small theatre-in-the-round.
Howard