News Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre presents 42nd Street at the Firehouse Arts Center this Fall
Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer
Pleasanton, CA, July 7, 2017 — Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present the Tony Award winning musical 42nd Street with Music by Harry Warren and Lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer.
The show will run from November 4 through November 19, 2017: Friday, 11/17 at 8pm; Saturday matinees, 11/11 & 11/18 at 2pm; Saturdays, 11/4, 11/11, & 11/18 at 8pm; and Sunday matinees 11/5, 11/12, & 11/19 at 2pm. All performances will take place at Firehouse Arts Center, located at 4444 Railroad Avenue located in Pleasanton, CA. Tickets are $19-$41 each, and are available at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, by phone at (925) 931-4848, or online at www.pcrtproductions.org or www.firehousearts.org
Synopsis: The ultimate show-biz musical, 42nd Street is a celebration of Broadway, Times Square, and the people who make the magic of musical theatre. Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become the star?
Memorable songs include You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me, Dames, We’re in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, and 42nd Street.
Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre’s 42nd Street: Professional Director/Choreographer/Actor, Joy Sherratt, will direct this Tony award winning show at the intimate Firehouse Arts Center. Joy will team up with Music Director, Brett Strader and Choreographer, Suzanne Brandt.
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Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre celebrates human life by engaging audiences with Professional, Innovative, and Inspiring theatre in the Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton. www.pcrtproductions.org
The Firehouse Arts Center is dedicated to inspiring passion through the arts. In the Firehouse Arts Center, we combine the sophistication of the culturally rich Bay Area arts landscape with the intimacy of our own hometown to achieve the ultimate representation the best features of our Pleasanton community. www.firehousearts.org
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42nd Street FACT SHEET
Publicity Photos available for download on July 19 at: http://www.pcrtproductions.org/
WHO:
Music by Harry Warren Lyrics by Al Dubin & Johnny Mercer
Artistic Director: David Judson
Directed by Joy Sherratt
Music Direction by Brett Strader
Choreography by Suzanne Brandt
Staring Jessica Maxey as “Peggy Sawyer”, Maria Mikheyenko as “Dorothy Brock”, and Edward Hightower* as “Julian Marsh”, and Derek Travis Collard* as “Bert Barry”, in addition to a talented ensemble of professional and regional actors. [*Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers]
WHAT: 42nd Street presented by Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre
WHERE: Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Railroad Avenue located in Pleasanton, CA 94566
WHEN: November 4, 2017 – November 19, 2017 Fridays, 11/17 at 8pm Saturdays, 11/4, 11/11 & 11/18 at 8pm Saturday matinees, 11/11 & 11/18 at 2pm Sunday matinees, 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19 at 2pm
SPECIAL EVENTS: Inside the Show: Following the 2pm matinee performance on Sunday, November 5, 2017.
COST: $19-$41 Season Subscription also available Discounts: 10% discount is available to groups of 10 or more, contact the box office directly
TICKETS: (925) 931-4848 or online at www.pcrtproductions.org
Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre P.O. Box 176 Page 3 [email protected] Pleasanton, CA 94588