The 1940's Radio Hour

October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Musical | Rated PG
Book by Walton Jones
Based on an idea by Walton Jones and Carol Lees
Music by various composers

A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942. The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant Strike Up the Band and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (both are featured in this show!) is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mic, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller.

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Friday & Saturday @ 8pm | $22.00 Adults
Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm | $22.00 Adults
Youth (up to 17): $15.00 | Seniors 65+ & Students (18-25): $19.00

The 1940's Radio Hour is staged by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.