Arizona Broadway Theatre is All Abuzz with the “Lullaby of Broadway”
Posted on 14. Oct, 2010 by trish in Calendar, On the Town
Arizona Broadway Theatre continues its sensational sixth season with the Tony Award-winning musical 42nd Street, a synchronized tap dance celebration of New York City from October 29 – November 21, 2010.
About 42nd Street
(Photo Arizona Broadway Theatre’s AriZoni Award Winning Choreographer, Kurtis W. Overby, teaches a tap routine to cast members from the upcoming production of 42nd Street)Inspired by Busby Berkeley’s 1933 classic movie, 42nd Street tells the story of a humble chorus girl who becomes an overnight success when she steps into the limelight on short notice to replace the injured leading lady. New York-based actress Kelly Moran is making her ABT debut portraying chorus girl Peggy Sawyer. Kelly has spent the past few years traveling by bus and by boat on the National Tour of The Producers (Usherette) and aboard Disney Cruise Lines’ The Disney Magic (Mainstage Cast: Principal). She recently appeared with the Clurman Singers in The Best of Lerner and Loewe at Carnegie Hall, featuring Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot and the New York Pops. Also included in the cast are New York-based actors Philip Peterson and Lindsey Clayton. Philip, who will portray theatre producer Julian Marsh, returns to the Phoenix area after passing through the Valley Troika Entertainment’s National Tour of Cats as Old Deuteronomy and the National Tour of Evita as Juan Peron. He also appeared at Broadway Palm West as Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun. Lindsey returns to ABT to portray one of her favorite roles, Anytime Annie. Area audiences may remember Lindsey as Hedy LaRue in ABT’s productions of How to Succeed…Business (ariZoni nomination) and The World Goes ’Round. For the past three years, she has served as the Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain National Tour of Hairspray taking her all across the US, Canada, Japan and China and served as the associate choreographer for Hairspray at the acclaimed Charlottetown Festival in Canada. Other National Tours include: Grease (starring Frankie Avalon and Chubby Checker), Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Dorothy Shaw) and My One and Only.
This sparkling song-and-dance extravaganza is directed by ABT Executive Producer Kiel Klaphake, fresh from his successful turn directing ABT’s first non-musical, Lend Me a Tenor, and will feature original choreography by Kurtis W. Overby, ABT’s Artistic Associate and 2010 ariZoni Winner for Best Choreography.
About Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre, recognized as the “Best Playhouse” in the Valley by Phoenix Magazine, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre that showcases actors and designers from New York City, the Greater Phoenix area and around the country. Additionally, all aspects of the productions are built at the theatre, making ABT one of the largest producers of live theatre in the state.
ABT’s luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The VIP balcony seats an additional 44 with tables for two and four. Each show is complemented by a specially designed menu filled with savory appetizers, entrée and dessert options prepared fresh for each production – all enjoyed in an elegant sit-down dining atmosphere with crisp table linens and a professional wait staff.
Following 42nd Street, the season includes: My Fair Lady (January 7–30, 2011), The Drowsy Chaperone (March 4-27, 2011), The Full Monty (April 22-May 15, 2011), All Shook Up (June 3-26, 2011) Baby (July 22-August 14, 2011) and Steel Magnolias (September 2-25, 2011).
ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadway.org.
Arizona Broadway Theatre’s sixth season is proudly sponsored by Dex.
Dinner Theatre Redefined!
