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75-698: Napier Operatic Society (often abbreviated as NOS ) is an amateur theatre society based in Napier, New Zealand . Established in 1887, Napier Operatic Society is the second oldest-existing theatrical society in New Zealand, and is nationally renowned for its critically acclaimed professional-quality productions. The society is based at The Tabard Theatre, which underwent extensive renovations completed in April 1994 – an extended rehearsal room, wardrobe hire, workshop, and restaurant-theatre complex were completed during

150-632: A United States tour in September 2015, opening in Salt Lake City, Utah on 22 September 2015. Matthew J. Taylor played Julian Marsh, Caitlin Ehlinger played Peggy Sawyer, and Blake Standik played Billy Lawlor. This production with a new cast, would tour the US again, from 2016 to 2017. A slightly revised version of the 2001 Broadway revival began a West End revival with previews on March 20, 2017, at

225-477: A chorus member in the 1984 West End production, was launched when a vacation and an illness felled both the actress portraying Peggy Sawyer and her understudy when one of the producers happened to be in the audience. Zeta-Jones filled-in and was impressive enough to be cast permanently in the role shortly afterward. The Production closed on January 7, 1989 after nearly 5 years, one day before the original Broadway production closed. A San Francisco production opened at

300-491: A dance routine that is witnessed by Julian, who decides there might be room for one more chorus girl after all ("Go Into Your Dance"). Dorothy and Billy rehearse a kissing scene, but Abner refuses to put money into a show where he has to watch Dorothy kiss someone else. The kiss is removed from Pretty Lady (" You're Getting to be a Habit With Me "). Peggy faints and is taken to Dorothy's dressing room. Pat Denning (Dorothy's secret long-term boyfriend and former vaudeville partner)

375-512: A frivolous kind of amusement with no pretention to art" or "as a base for starring the most popular and politically astute members" Nevertheless, many professional actors established their craft on the amateur stage. After 1988, in the UK, membership in the actors' Equity union can no longer be made compulsory, and professional performers may perform with any amateur company. Some amateur companies engage professional directors. These changes are blurring

450-410: A last minute lip-lock and pep talk in which he utters the now iconic line, "You're going out there a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!" The show is a huge success sure to catapult her into stardom (" 42nd Street "). In addition, although she is invited to and expected to attend the official opening night party, she decides to go to the chorus one instead. Julian is left alone onstage with only

525-480: A negative connotation. Many amateur groups are therefore re-branding themselves as 'community' groups. François Cellier and Cunningham Bridgeman wrote, in 1914, that prior to the late 19th century, amateur actors were treated with contempt by professionals. After the formation of amateur Gilbert and Sullivan companies licensed to perform the Savoy operas , professionals recognised that the amateur societies "support

600-572: A pastime rather than as a profession". An amateur actor is unlikely to be a member of an actors' union as most countries' trades unions have strict policies in place. In the United States, the Actors' Equity Association serves a similar purpose: to protect the professional industry and its artists. While the majority of professional stage performers have developed their skills and studied their craft at recognised training institutions such as

675-529: A role, is reassured by co-writer and producer Bert Barry that he merely wants to make sure the songs are in her key ("Shadow Waltz"). Despite feeling she is a prima donna past her prime, Marsh agrees to cast her in order to get financial backing from her wealthy beau, Abner Dillon. Outside the theatre, co-writer and producer Maggie Jones and chorus girls Ann "Anytime Annie" Reilly, Phyllis Dale, and Lorraine Flemming take pity on Peggy and invite her to join them for lunch and some advice. They encourage her to show them

750-541: A second UK tour of the show in 2012 with Dave Willetts reprising the role of Julian, Marti Webb playing Dorothy, Graham Hoadly as Bert Barry, Carol Ball as Maggie Jones and Mark Bramble directing. A 2023 production run began in May 2023, which starred Ruthie Henshall as Dorothy Brock, Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, Josefina Gabrielle as Maggie Jones and Les Dennis as Bert Barry, which later concluded in January 2024 when

825-619: A similar number of theatre companies. The AETF hold All-England Finals, the winners of which go forward to represent England at the National Festival of Community Theatre along with representatives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Please see " Major Festivals " below. As of January 2005, the Arts Council England was not providing any funding towards infrastructure organisations for amateur and community theatre, other than youth theatre through its support for

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900-483: A single ghost light casting his huge shadow on the back wall. He quietly begins to sing, "Come and meet those dancing feet on the avenue I'm taking you to...42nd Street" ("42nd Street (Reprise)"). Source: Tams-Witmark Synopsis (2004) (2007) (2015) (2019) *Not included on the original cast recording **Not included in the original production † On the original cast recording, "Young and Healthy" follows "Shadow Waltz" while "We're in

975-670: A springboard for the development of new performing talent with a number of professional actors having their first stage experiences in amateur theatre such as Liam Neeson (Slemish Players in Ballymena), Jamie Dornan (Holywood Players in Ballymoney), James Nesbitt (Ulster Youth Theatre) and Nathan Wright (in Dudley). A survey carried in 2002 by the major UK umbrella organisation for amateur theatre, National Operatic and Dramatic Association ("NODA"), noted that "Public support in

1050-510: Is distinct from the professional or community theatre because performers are usually not paid. Amateur actors are not typically members of actors' unions. Opinions vary on how to define "amateur" in relation to theatre. Technically speaking, an "amateur" is anyone who does not accept, or is not offered, money for their services. One interpretation of this is: "One lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art". Another is: "A person who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as

1125-611: Is made up of three representatives from each member festival, as well as the Churches Drama League and Young Farmer Clubs. Founded in 1949 it aims "to foster and encourage amateur drama through the holding of Festivals of Drama, the fostering of relations and co-operation between Ulster Drama Festivals, and the fostering of relations with similar organisations in Northern Ireland and other regions ..." There are many local festivals of amateur theatre within

1200-723: Is on rotating display at the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton, Florida . The West End production opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on August 8, 1984, starring James Laurenson as Julian Marsh, Georgia Brown as Dorothy Brock, Clare Leach as Peggy Sawyer, Michael Howe as Billy Lawler and Margaret Courtenay as Maggie Jones. Frankie Vaughn later took over as Julian Marsh, with Shani Wallis as Dorothy Brock and Maxine Audley as Maggie Jones. The career of teenaged Catherine Zeta-Jones ,

1275-533: Is the major umbrella association for community theatre in the United States. According to their website: "AACT is a nonprofit corporation that serves both individuals and organizations by providing expertise, assistance and support so that community theatres can provide the best possible theatrical experience for participants and audience alike." Among other activities the AACT sponsors a national theatre festival in odd-numbered years. The Independent Theatre Association

1350-519: Is the peak body for amateur or Community drama in Western Australia . Australian amateur theatre is dependent on volunteer effort and very few amateur theatres pay salaries, although some employ cleaners. Amateur acting experience is highly sought as an entry point for aspiring professionals. The annual Finley awards celebrate the achievements of theatres in several categories. A Workers' Education Dramatic Society and student counterpart

1425-513: Is there and tries to help her. Dorothy finds them there together and, assuming they are having an affair, blows up at them. Julian overhears the argument and, fearing that Abner will pull funding for the show, decides to end the affair between them. A phone call to an unsavory acquaintance brings Pat a visit from a couple of thugs who convince him to break it off with her. The show's cast then departs to Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia , for

1500-588: The Golden Gate Theatre on February 19, 1985, and ran through July 20, concurrently with the original Broadway production. The Sydney production of 42nd Street opened on June 2, 1989, at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney . It closed July 28, 1990. The show starred Barry Quin as Julian Marsh, Nancye Hayes as Dorothy Brock, Leonie Page as Peggy Sawyer, Todd McKenney as Billy Lawler and Toni Lamond as Maggie Jones, with Dein Perry as Andy Lee. After

1575-634: The Majestic and finally to the St. James , closing on January 8, 1989, after 3,486 performances and 6 previews. The production was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion . It was produced by David Merrick and featured orchestrations by Philip J. Lang . The original cast included Jerry Orbach as Julian Marsh, Tammy Grimes as Dorothy Brock, Wanda Richert as Peggy Sawyer, and Lee Roy Reams as Billy Lawlor. Notable replacements included Barry Nelson and Don Chastain and Jamie Ross who played Julian for

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1650-537: The National Drama Festivals Association ("NDFA") caters for some 500 groups participating in around 100 local drama festivals. (See " Major Festivals " below) There are regional bodies throughout the UK. England The All-England Theatre Festival ("AETF") caters for amateur theatre groups which participate in local drama festivals, and is also concerned with a similar number of festivals of one-act and full-length plays, involving

1725-595: The Olivier Award for Best Musical) and its 2001 Broadway revival won the Tony Award for Best Revival. Based on the 1932 novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 Hollywood film adaptation , this backstage musical follows the rehearsal process of a Broadway show staged during the height of the Great Depression . The show is a jukebox musical of sorts, in that, in addition to songs from

1800-471: The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (London), Juilliard School (New York) or National Institute of Dramatic Art (Sydney), amateurs are not usually professionally trained. Amateur theatre (amateur dramatics) can be defined as "theatre performances in which the people involved are not paid but take part for their own enjoyment". Locally organised theatrical events provide a source of entertainment for

1875-545: The Scottish Arts Council in 2004-05. Wales The Drama Association of Wales ("DAW"), founded in 1934, exists to increase opportunities for people in the community to be creatively involved in drama. This is supported through the provision of training, new writing initiatives and access to an extensive specialist lending library containing plays, playsets and technical theatre books. Northern Ireland The Association of Ulster Drama Festivals ("AUDF") and

1950-402: The Theatre Royal Drury Lane , where the show had its original London production, with an official opening night on April 4. Mark Bramble once again directed and Randy Skinner choreographed. The cast included Sheena Easton in her West End debut as Dorothy Brock, Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer, Stuart Neal as Billy Lawlor and Tom Lister as Julian Marsh. Bruce Montague who previously starred in

2025-748: The Winter Garden cheered... Champion followed this number with a series of tap-infused extravaganzas larger and more polished than anything Broadway really had in the 1930s." In June 1980, the musical premiered in out-of-town tryouts at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , which is located in Washington, D.C. The musical opened on Broadway on August 25, 1980, at the Winter Garden Theatre , and then moved to

2100-428: The 1933 film 42nd Street , it includes songs that Dubin and Warren wrote for many other films at around the same time, including Gold Diggers of 1933 , Roman Scandals , Dames , Gold Diggers of 1935 , Go into Your Dance , Gold Diggers of 1937 and The Singing Marine . It also includes "There's a Sunny Side to Every Situation", written by Warren and Johnny Mercer for Hard to Get . A 2017 revival added

2175-492: The 1997 tour, Ruth Madoc starred as Dorothy in the 1999 and 2000 productions and James Smillie starred as Julian Marsh in all three productions. The 2001 production, by UK Productions, toured the UK in 2007. The cast included Paul Nicholas as Julian for the first part of the tour, later replaced by Dave Willetts , Julia J. Nagle as Dorothy, Jessica Punch as Peggy, Graham Hoadly as Bert Barry, Shirley Jameson as Maggie Jones and Ashley Nottingham as Billy. UK Productions mounted

2250-600: The 5-year project. The Napier Operatic Society produces multiple productions a year, and has done a major stage-show every year since 1887, with the exception of several years throughout the 20th century during overseas conflict and the aftermath of natural disaster . The earliest known theatre company in Napier was the Napier Theatre Co., which in 1883, along with the Napier Musical Society and

2325-624: The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat , directed by Phil Turley. Nunsense , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. West Side Story , directed by Rob Hickey. A Place on Earth , directed by Dick Johnstone. Canterbury Tales , directed by Dick Johnstone. Cabaret , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. Les Misérables , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM A Slice of Saturday Night , directed by Rob Hickey. Chess , directed by Jane Pierard. Stepping Out , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Love off

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2400-878: The Beast , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. Cats , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. The Producers , directed by Margot Minett & Joanne Stevens. Thoroughly Modern Millie , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Urinetown , directed by Chris Davidson. Dinner with the Duke If You're Irish An ANZAC Tribute Miss Saigon , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. The Wedding Singer , directed by Sonya Aifai. Bad Girls , directed by Wendy Revell. 42nd Street , directed by Rob Hickey. Dusty , directed by Wendy Revell. Spamalot Chicago , directed by Wendy Revell. That's Showbiz , directed by Oliver Christopherson. Hairspray , directed by Wendy Revell. The Phantom of

2475-644: The Beast , Miss Saigon , The Phantom of the Opera , Mamma Mia! , and Evita . Napier Operatic Society have since begun staging larger productions that typically would be seen at the Napier Municipal Theatre at the Tabard Theatre, such as Evita , Jesus Christ Superstar , and Blood Brothers . The Fantastiks Evita Tom Jones Me and My Girl Jerome Kern , directed by Shirley Jarrett. Joseph and

2550-456: The Broadway revival played major venues throughout China and South Korea, with an English–speaking company directed by Mark Bramble. The cast included Paul Gregory Nelson as Julian, Natalie Buster as Dorothy, Kristen Martin as Peggy, and Charles MacEachern as Billy. A slightly updated version of the 2001 revival, revised and directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner , began

2625-531: The Christmas 2011 season (breaking all previous box office records for the theatre). Tim Flavin reprised his role, Ria Jones played Dorothy and Daisy Maywood portrayed Peggy. The limited-run production at the Dominion Theatre toured the UK starring Bonnie Langford as Peggy. Three more UK Touring productions were produced by UK Productions in 1997, 1999 and 2000. Gemma Craven starred as Dorothy in

2700-524: The Forbidden Planet , directed by John Collier & John Matthews. Moby Dick , directed by Andrea Taafe. Blood Brothers , directed by Geoff Turkington. Les Misérables , directed by David Sidwell. Some Enchanted Evening , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Buddy , directed by David Sidwell. Annie , directed by Sylvia Richardson. Little Shop of Horrors , directed by Sonya Aifai. A Funny Thing Happened on

2775-600: The Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta in 2020. Founding members of the Theatre School have gone on to perform directing roles on a local and national level; including Alice Pardoe in stage management for Taki Rua , Anne Aifai in choreography, Rachael McKinnon in directing, and Anthony Collier in directing and the establishment of Napier Theatre Company . Amateur theatre Amateur theatre

2850-660: The Napier Amateur Drama Club combined to create the Theatre Royal. The Theatre Royal made its debut with the musical Trial by Jury , and out of this the Napier Operatic Society was born. Most of the early productions were Gilbert and Sullivan plays, with the first production at the new Napier Municipal Theatre being A Greek Slave in 1912. The 1800 capacity of the Napier Municipal Theatre was noted to have been "frequently taxed to

2925-494: The Nation : in each of the 14 cities visited by the touring show, the company recruited local members of amateur companies to play the parts of Nick Bottom and the other Mechanicals. People throughout Great Britain participate in amateur theatre as performers, crew or audience members and many children first experience live theatre during local amateur performances of the annual Christmas pantomime . Amateur theatre can sometimes be

3000-713: The National Association of Youth Theatre. Other associations include Avon Association of Drama, Woking Drama Association , Somerset Fellowship of Drama, Spalding Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society and the Greater Manchester Drama Federation ("GMDF") which holds annual festivals with 60+ active members. Scotland The Scottish Community Drama Association ("SCDA"), founded in 1926, works to promote all aspects of community drama in Scotland. SCDA received funding of £50,000 from

3075-625: The New Zealand Drama Council (established in 1945). 42nd Street (musical) 42nd Street is a 1980 stage musical with a book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble , lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer and music by Harry Warren . The 1980 Broadway production won the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Choreography and it became a long-running hit. The show was also produced in London in 1984 (winning

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3150-1039: The Opera , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. Young Frankenstein , directed by Sylvia Richardson. Dreamgirls , directed by Sonya Aifai. Mamma Mia! , directed by Wendy Revell. Evita , directed by James McCaffrey. The Addams Family , directed by Rob Hickey. Forbidden Broadway , directed by Dave Richardson. Jesus Christ Superstar , directed by Anthony Collier & Reiss Jenkinson. Barnum , directed by Mark Oldershaw. Nunsense , directed by Anthony Collier & James McCaffrey. Mary Poppins , directed by Wendy Revell. Blood Brothers , directed by Anthony Collier. A Great Face for Radio , directed by Wendy Revell. Oliver! , directed by James McCaffrey. Chess , directed by Sarah Rogers. Les Misérables , directed by Lisa-Jane Easter. Avenue Q , directed by Rob Hickey. Grease , directed by William Waitoa. Sister Act , directed by Wendy Revell. The Boy Friend , directed by Kerry Unsworth. Into

3225-634: The Shelf , directed by John Collier & John Matthews. 42nd Street , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. The Pirates of Penzance , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Dirty Weekends , directed by John Collier & John Matthews. The Mikado , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Jesus Christ Superstar , directed by David Sidwell. Showstoppers , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. HMS Pinafore , directed by Tessa-May Brown. West End to Broadway , directed by Stephen Robertson. Sweeny Todd , directed by Gillian Davies, QSM. Return to

3300-623: The UK Tour reprised his role. Graeme Henderson who previously played the role of Billy Lawlor in the original West End production and Andy in a UK Tour also reprised his role as Andy. The opening night was attended by The Duchess of Cambridge in her role as Royal Patron of the East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH). On March 19, 2018, Lulu took over from Easton as Dorothy Brock for a 16-week tenure, and Ashley Day took over from Neal as Billy Lawlor, with Lister and Halse remaining in

3375-502: The UK and two major national and one international festival: There a number of UK wide competitions that are organised by different bodies: In the United States, amateur theatre is generally known as community theatre . In 2009 there were 923 member organizations of the American Association of Community Theatre. Membership in this organisation is voluntary, making the actual number of community theatre organisations in

3450-482: The UK for amateur theatre is patchy", but found that the annual turnover of affiliated groups was £34 million from 25,760 performances with 437,800 participants, 29% of whom were under 21; attendances were 7,315,840. An earlier, limited survey in England in 1991 revealed that only 19% of amateur drama groups were affiliated to a national "umbrella" organisation, suggesting that NODA's later survey may not reflect

3525-785: The UK. It eventually aired on PBS's Great Performances ' third annual "Broadway's Best" lineup in November 2019. Ogunquit Playhouse 's production began previews on June 19, 2019, with the official opening on June 21, 2019. Randy Skinner directed and choreographed as it was the first major production since Bramble's passing in February 2019. The cast included Rachel York in a return to the Ogunquit Playhouse stage as Dorothy Brock, Sally Struthers as Maggie Jones, Jessica Wockenfuss as Peggy Sawyer, Steve Blanchard as Julian Marsh and Con O'Shea Creal as Billy Lawlor. The production

3600-591: The USA uncertain. While the performers in community theatre are typically non-professional, there is a provision of the Actors' Equity Association which allows up to two paid professional actors to appear as guest performers in a community theatre production. Community theatre organisations are eligible for non-profit status under article 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The American Association of Community Theatre

3675-505: The Way to the Forum , directed by Valda Peacock. The Odd Couple , directed by Sylvia Richardson. My Fair Lady Gypsy , directed by Sylvia Richardson. The Full Monty , directed by Chris Davidson. The Threepenny Opera , directed by William Waitoa. The Boy Friend , directed by Tessa-May Brown. Back to the 80's , directed by Sonya Aifai. Beauty and

3750-574: The Woods , directed by Wendy Revell. "*" denotes deceased The Napier Operatic Society Theatre School (often abbreviated as NOS Theatre School) was one of the first youth theatre programmes to have been established by an existing amateur musical theatre society in New Zealand. Under the direction of Sonya Aifai since 2000, the theatre school has trained aspiring actors by casting them in yearly productions. The Napier Operatic Society Theatre School has been nationally recognised, including in 2017 when it

3825-576: The audience that the show is canceled. Dorothy's ankle is broken, and the show may close, but the chorus kids will not give up ("Sunny Side to Every Situation"). The chorus kids, certain Peggy could fill the lead role, find Julian and tell him that she's a fresh young face who can sing and dance circles around Dorothy. He decides it is worth a shot and rushes off to the train station to catch her before she departs. At Philadelphia's Broad Street Station , Julian apologizes to Peggy and asks her to stay and star in

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3900-632: The bus from Allentown, Pennsylvania , arrives in New York City with valise in hand. Billy Lawlor, already cast as one of the juvenile leads, notices her and hopes to charm her into accepting a date with him ("Young and Healthy"). He informs her she has missed the audition but he can help her bypass that process, but choreographer Andy Lee has no time for Billy's latest conquest and tells her, "Amscray, toots." Embarrassed and flustered, she rushes off, only to run into director Julian Marsh. One-time star Dorothy Brock, indignant at being asked to audition for

3975-402: The cast (including Richert, who was the director's girlfriend), the crew, and the public prior to the curtain call. 42nd Street proved to be not only Champion's last show but Merrick's final success. Merrick lived until April 25, 2000, but, as described by Anthony Bianco, 42nd Street "was his last big hit, his swan song". This Tony Award–nominated wardrobe, designed by Theoni V. Aldredge ,

4050-982: The chorus and was the understudy for the role of Peggy Sawyer, took over the role in August 2001. Todd Lattimore, who had been a swing and understudy, took the role of Billy. Other notable replacements included Patrick Cassidy and Tom Wopat as Julian and Shirley Jones and Beth Leavel as Dorothy. Mark Bramble's Broadway Revival was reproduced in Stuttgart at the Stage Apollo Theater by Stage Entertainment . Performances began November 21, 2003, before closing December 31, 2004. The cast included Kevin Tarte as Julian Marsh, Isabel Dörfler as Dorothy Brock, Karin Seyfried as Peggy Sawyer, Jens Janke as Billy Lawlor, and Daniel Coninx as Abner Dillon. An Asia tour of

4125-792: The closure of the resident Theatre Royal Drury Lane production, the show would see a return engagement at the Dominion Theatre for a limited run between February 27 to April 20, 1991. Most notably the production featured Richard Armitage who was a part of the chorus. A new production was staged for the Chichester Festival at the Chichester Festival Theatre in summer 2011. It was directed by Paul Kerryson with new choreography by Andrew Wright and starred Kathryn Evans as Dorothy and Tim Flavin as Julian. This production transferred to Curve in Leicester for

4200-402: The community, and can be a fun and exciting hobby, with strong bonds of friendship formed through participation. Many amateur theatre groups reject the "amateur" label and its negative association with "amateurish", preferring to style themselves "dramatic societies", "theatre groups" or just "players". Scottish theatre-maker and writer Andrew Mckinnon in 2006 observed that the word 'amateur' has

4275-466: The culture of music and the drama. They are now accepted as useful training schools for the legitimate stage, and from the volunteer ranks have sprung many present-day favourites." Amateurs continue to argue that they perform a community service, while even in the 1960s, there was still, "particularly in professional quarters, a deep-rooted suspicion that amateur theatre is really an institution that exists in order to give significance to 'amateur dramatics'

4350-543: The distinction between amateur and professional theatre. Amateur theatre is sometimes referred to in the UK as "non-commercial theatre". In recent times the distinction between 'amateur' and 'professional' has been blurred further, with professional companies encouraging community involvement in their productions through using local amateur companies. An example of this is the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2016 tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Play for

4425-407: The first part of his announcement was met with a few laughs from the audience, who thought this was another example of Merrick's publicity stunts. But as soon as he said that Champion had died, there were "gasps and screams." He then embraced a crying Richert, who was making her Broadway debut at the time. The producer had told only Bramble of Champion's death and they managed to withhold the news from

4500-507: The last three years of its Broadway run, Elizabeth Allen , Dolores Gray and Millicent Martin as Dorothy, and Lisa Brown , Mary Cadorette and Karen Ziemba as Peggy. (Karen Prunzik, who originated the role of Anytime Annie, briefly played the role of Peggy when Wanda Richert became ill and her understudy abruptly quit the show.) The show's designers, Robin Wagner (sets), Theoni V. Aldredge (costumes), and Tharon Musser (lights) were

4575-459: The out-of-town tryout ("Getting Out of Town"). The scenery and costumes will not arrive on time, but the cast begins their dress rehearsal regardless ("Dames/ Keep Young and Beautiful /Dames (Reprise)"). Peggy asks Julian if he will be attending a planned party, and he accepts because he is attracted to her. At the party, a drunk Dorothy, who misses Pat, tells Abner she was only with him because of his money and breaks up with him. Abner wants to close

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4650-426: The rehearsals, unexpectedly visits her and realizes that beneath her nervous exterior, Peggy is good, "maybe even better than I would have been". She even offers a little friendly advice on how to perform the last song, " About a Quarter to Nine ." It is time for the curtain to rise again (" Shuffle Off to Buffalo "). The opening night curtain is about to rise when Julian, now completely in love with Peggy, stops by for

4725-472: The same team who had designed the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line . The original Broadway production is the 16th longest running show in Broadway history, as of October 1, 2021. However, the opening night triumph was overshadowed by tragedy. Following a lengthy standing ovation, Merrick went onstage and stated, "This is a very tragic moment... I'm sorry to have to report that today, Gower Champion died." According to The Washington Post ,

4800-550: The show, but he is convinced to keep it running. Dorothy finds Pat, but he is once again driven off by Julian at the hands of the gangsters. Peggy tries to warn Pat, and Dorothy catches them together, becoming greatly upset (" I Only Have Eyes For You " and " Boulevard of Broken Dreams "). "Pretty Lady" finally opens (" We're in the Money "), but someone bumps into Peggy, which causes her to knock over Dorothy. When Dorothy cannot get up, an angered Julian immediately fires Peggy, and tells

4875-419: The show, but she responds that she has had enough of show business and wants to go home to Allentown. Dumbfounded, he tries to coax her with the words "Come on along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway..." After the cast joins him in the serenade, she decides to accept his offer (" Lullaby of Broadway "). Forced to learn the part in two days, Peggy is about to mentally collapse when Dorothy, who has been watching

4950-475: The show. Steph Parry - who in March 2018 joined 42nd Street as understudy for the roles of Dorothy Brock and Maggie Jones - took over from Lulu as Dorothy Brock on July 9, 2018. Bonnie Langford who played the role of Peggy in a previous UK Tour took over as Dorothy Brock on September 3, 2018, until the show closed on January 5, 2019. The production was recorded in November 2018 and aired live across cinemas in

5025-429: The society. The first production in over 7 years, Rio Rita , was performed at the newly built Napier Municipal Theatre. Since then, with the exception of during World War II until 1953, there has been at least one production put on by Napier Operatic Society every year. Napier Operatic Society has staged many hit musicals in recent years, including Les Misérables , 42nd Street , Chicago , Cats , Beauty and

5100-471: The song " Boulevard of Broken Dreams ", written by Warren and Dubin for Moulin Rouge . Producer David Merrick "took a huge gamble with his $ 3 million production based on the 1933 Warner Brothers film musical", as "only one other show had made the transfer from original movie musical to the stage — Gigi , a flop in 1974." He felt audiences once again were ready to embrace the nostalgia craze started by

5175-466: The successful revivals of No, No, Nanette , Irene , and his own Very Good Eddie several years earlier, and augmented the familiar songs from the film's soundtrack with a liberal dose of popular tunes from the Dubin-Warren catalog. According to theater historian John Kenrick , "When the curtain slowly rose to reveal forty pairs of tap-dancing feet, the star-studded opening night audience at

5250-795: The tour transferred to Toronto . Bramble revised the book for and directed the Broadway revival, with choreography by Randy Skinner (dance assistant for the original production). It opened, after 31 previews starting April 4, on May 2, 2001, at the Lyric Theatre (formerly the Ford Center for the Performing Arts), where it ran for 1,524 performances and closed January 2, 2005. The cast included Michael Cumpsty as Julian Marsh, Christine Ebersole as Dorothy Brock, Kate Levering as Peggy Sawyer, and David Elder as Billy Lawlor. Meredith Patterson , who made her Broadway musical debut in

5325-751: The true level of grass roots community involvement with amateur theatre. In 2012 there were more than 2,500 amateur theatre groups putting on around 30,000 productions a year. Of the major bodies representing amateur theatre nationally, the National Operatic and Dramatic Association ("NODA") was founded in 1899 and in 2005 reported a membership of over 2,400 amateur theatre companies and 3,000 individuals staging musicals, operas, plays, concerts and pantomimes in venues ranging from professional theatres to village halls. The Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain ("LTG") represents over 100 independent amateur theatres with auditoria from 64 to 450 seats, while

5400-428: The uttermost", especially by people who drive in from the country areas. Due to the onset of World War I , The Blue Moon was the last production by Napier Operatic Society until 1921. The 1931 Napier earthquake caused significant damage to the Napier Municipal Theatre, contributing to Napier Operatic's hiatus until 1937. A Special General Meeting was held on 14 October 1937 where it was unanimously decided to revive

5475-703: Was active in Brisbane between 1930 and 1962. See also: List of amateur theatres in Australia. There are many amateur theatre societies in New Zealand where it is often referred to as community theatre. The umbrella organization is called Theatre New Zealand (formally the New Zealand Theatre Federation) and was formed in 1970 out of a merger of the New Zealand branch of the British Drama League (established in 1932) and

5550-457: Was assistant-choreographed by Sara Brians who made her Broadway debut with the 2001 revival, and utilized sets designed by Douglas W. Schmidt for previous tours of 42nd Street. Costumes were sourced from a previous production in Stuttgart and various US Tours. Jeffrey Campos served as musical director. Auditions for 1933's newest show, Pretty Lady , are nearly over when Peggy Sawyer, fresh off

5625-863: Was awarded the Excellence in Acting award at the Junior Theatre Celebration in Auckland. Subsequently, in both 2018 and 2019, theatre school alumnus Jackson Stone was awarded Outstanding Male Performer two years in a row for his roles as Donkey in Shrek Jr. , and as Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain Jr. . Stone, alongside of other notable theatre school members Marcus Allan, Maia Driver, and Renee Seymour, represented NOS and New Zealand at

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