At center of photo, Red Bank Regional VPA dance major Bobby Davis portrays Billy, and Eliana Swartz is Peggy, in rehearsals for the RBR musical production of 42nd STREET.
Press release from Red Bank Regional High School
The Red Bank Regional High School Theatre Company invites the public to “come and meet those dancing feet” when they present the iconic “backstage” musical 42nd Street, with 7 pm performances on Thursday, April 3, Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5. There will also be a special matinee performance on Sunday, April 6 at 3 pm.
In the Broadway hit adapted from the Depression-era movie musical of the same name (and incorporating songs from other vintage Busby Berkeley films of that era), the dictatorial director Julian March will be portrayed by Justin Giegerich of Brielle. Eliana Swartz of Little Silver portrays Broadway newcomer Peggy Sawyer, and RBR dance major Bobby Davis of Shrewsbury is a show-stomping Billy Lawlor, with Dana Brown of Red Bank as the veteran Broadway star Dorothy Brock. The RBR chorus and dancers round out a cast of three dozen performers in a high-energy production of the popular David Merrick staging, featuring original choreography by Gower Champion.
Tickets ($15 for adults; $10 for students and senior citizens) may be purchased at the door or reserved ahead for large groups by calling (732)842-8000, ext. 217. Click READ MORE for a full cast listing.
Cast of 42nd STREET:
Dorothy Brock: Dana Brown, Union Beach
Peggy Sawyer: Eliana Swartz, Little Silver
Maggie Jones: Jaclyn Gisondi , Shrewsbury
Anne Reilly: Victoria Aumack , Union Beach
Phyllis Dale: Alexa DeAnna, Keansburg
Lorraine Flemming: Angelina Garavante, Fair Haven
Diane Lorimer: Annabel Martin, Little Silver
Ethel Morgan: Brunson, Tinton Falls
Julian March: Justin Giegerich, Brielle
Bert Barry: Patrick Martini, Union Beach
Billy Lawlor: Bobby Davis, Shrewsbury
Andi Lee: Helen Solomita, Avon by the Sea
Oscar: Adam Goldsmith, Little Silver
Mac: James Fogerty, Red Bank
Pat Denning: Tom Hinz, Allenshurst
Abner Dillon: Kevin Lyons, Little Silver
Gladys: Brianna Napoli, Interlaken
Cop/Thug: Jonah Cuozzo, Little Silver, and Liam Sheehan, Red Bank
Waiters: Chase Hintelman, Little Silver, and Andrew Fragale, Shrewsbury
Ensemble:
Emma Craven, Brielle; Shurmila Dhar, Little Silver; Grace Giffen, Millstone; Sam Grady, Red Bank; Ashley Houck, Red Bank; Katelyn Johnson, Little Silver; Abigail Joyce, Rumson; Jillian Lamanno, Little Silver; Erin McDowell, Neptune City; Jose Rojas; Red Bank; Amanda Strydio, Keansburg, Aleksandra Van Orden, Union Beach; Victoria White, Union Beach, Madison Zeller, Shrewsbury; Danielle Zito, Wall
