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42nd Street : 4 of 5
5.27.2004 6:41 PM \| Link	I've seen various productions of 42nd Street a few times before, so I wasn't planning on seeing the national touring company in Austin, but my pal Melinda asked if I wanted to go, and I'm glad I did. This was a really wonderful show, with all the energy put just where it should be - into the talent! The dancing and singing were really fantastic, and the acting was first-class, too (especially the actor playing Julian Marsh the director, who was perfect for the role, but ironically was the weakest singer). The sets were very minimal, usually just a painted backdrop, but there were still some clever effects! In one number, a huge set of mirrors came down and leaned toward the stage, so the dancing girls could lie on the floor in a circle and do water ballet movements, while the audience watched the display from above in the mirror! I also enjoyed the huge set of lighted stairs that everyone danced on, because they made all the tap dancing so much more percussive (if you didn't already know, 42nd Street is filled to the brim with tap dancing!). The music is great, of course - there are at least five or six songs from the show that are huge jazz standards now. It was a great production and I'm glad I went! Labels: arts


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