Dyan McBride as Janice Dayton, Lee Ann Payne as Ninotchka, and Ian Simpson as Steve Canfield photo courtesy of David Allen |
silk stockings (ensemble)Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter - Book by George S. Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath & Abe Burrows Directed by Greg MacKellan - Musical Direction by Dave Dobrusky - Choreography by Jayne Zaban 42nd Street Moon Eureka Theatre, San Francisco, California with Ian Simpson, Lee Ann Payne, Dyan McBride, Jackson Davis, Daniel Epstein, Michael Rhone, Jeremy Vik, Nancy Dobbs Owen, Annie Donahey, Bill Olson, Corinne Proctor, Ray Renati and Jonathan Shue "[T]his production represents a successful end to a triumphant season at one of the City's finest entertainment treasures." "The entire ensemble shows such depth of talent that it's a testament to the company's ability to draw fine actors from the whole region. Nancy Dobbs Owen, Annie Donahey, Hannah Knapp, Bill Olson, Corinne Proctor and Jonathan Shue round out the ensemble, singing and dancing with aplomb and playing numerous characters, adding a great deal of energy and enjoyment." "[E]xuberance abounds, humor was plentiful, and musical gems were pleasing to the ear." "Some energetic work is displayed, thanks to director Greg MacKellan. The choral numbers for "Too Bad," "Hail, Bibinski" and "The Red Blues" are vibrant...Annie Donahey, Hannah Knapp, Bill Olson, Corinne Proctor and Ray Renati playing various roles don't disappoint...with every member playing their parts well." "You don't see a lot of Silk Stockings revivals, so we have yet another reason to celebrate 42nd Street Moon's dedication to dusting off shows that we'd never otherwise get to experience." "It's a huge cast and each one should be nominated for a Tony - if we had Tony's here. But in my book - they deserve it." |