Musical

Book by David Thompson. Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman and David Thompson.

7 m., 8 f. & chorus of 8 m., 5 f.

In the honky tonk world of marathon dancing in Atlantic City in 1933, a captivating assortment of depression era souls eager to dance their way into fame and prizes gather on the Steel Pier. The spectacle is presided over by an oily tongued emcee who is secretly married to Rita Racine, the champion dancer. Her usual partner doesn't show up, so she is paired with a handsome pilot on leave. As the hours of dancing whirl on, Rita becomes increasingly disillusioned with her sleazy, conniving husband and more and more infatuated with the handsome young aviator and a vision of life in a peaceful cottage. Songs by the creators of Chicago, Cabaret and other Broadway classics perfectly capture the rhythms of the 1930's dance era.

"Beautiful songs skillfully interwoven with the plot."-N.Y. Daily News

"Spectacular."-N.Y. Post

"Steeped in wistfulness."-N.Y. Times

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Music available on rental.

Standard rental package includes:
Piano/Conductor’s Score
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Trumpet III
Trombone I
Trombone II
Horn I
Horn II
Reed I
Reed II
Reed III
Reed IV
Bass
Drums
Percussion (2 books)
Violins A
Violins B
Viola
Cello
Guitar
(No Chorus Books available.)

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CD - Cast recording