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Sunday, October 24, 2021

RHUMBELOW CLASSICS CINEMA: 42ND STREET

The next movie in the Rhumbelow Classics Cinema series will be 42nd Street – The Musical which will be screened in the Durban venue on October 26 and 27 at 18h30 before moving to Tina’s Hotel in Kloof for two showings on October 30 and 31 at 14h00.

The film will return to Rhumbelow Theatre Durban on November 3 at 18h30.

Each venue opens 60 minutes before show for snacks/drinks. Running Time: 154 minutes (including one 20-minute interval)

42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a ‘glorious’ (★★★★★ Express) and utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz (★★★★★ Times).

Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest-ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in the heart of London’s West End. Fresh off the bus from small-town America Peggy is just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of…

Directed by the show author, Mark Bramble, this ‘achingly beautiful revival of an American classic’ (★★★★★ Telegraph) stars national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock, Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer and Philip Bertioli as Billy Lawlor, performing with a dazzling tap-dancing and show-stopping ensemble cast. Featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby Of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You, this is pure musical magic on the big screen – entertainment doesn’t get bigger than this!

Production is directed by Mark Bramble with music and lyrics by Harry Warren and Al Dubin. Set design is by Douglas W Schmidt, costume design by Roger Kirk, lighting design by Peter Mumford and sound design by Gareth Owen.

Tickets R100. Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue. A bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). Limited secure parking available

All seating will be at separate tables and the venues will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members. Covid limit – max 50. No walk-ins allowed. All tickets must be pre-booked.

Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or http://events.durbantheatre.com/

For more information contact Roland Stansell on 082 499 8636

Rhumbelow Theatre is situated at Cunningham Road in Umbilo and Tina’s Hotel is at 14 Beryldene Road in Kloof.